HERBED RUBBED TURKEY

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Rubs really have a way of locking in the flavor of meats. Here a wonderful blend of seasonings makes turkey extraordinary.-Twila Burkholder, Middleburg, Pennsylvania

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 4h10m

Yield 20 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

2 tablespoons rubbed sage
1 tablespoon salt
2 teaspoons garlic powder
2 teaspoons celery seed
2 teaspoons dried parsley flakes
2 teaspoons curry powder
2 to 3 teaspoons pepper
1 teaspoon paprika
1/2 teaspoon ground mustard
1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
3 bay leaves
1 turkey (14 to 16 pounds)

Steps:

In a small bowl, combine the first 10 ingredients. Rub half the seasoning mixture in the cavity of the turkey; add the bay leaves. Rub remaining mixture over the turkey skin. , Tie the drumsticks together and place turkey in a roasting pan. Roast using your favorite cooking method until a thermometer inserted in thickest part of thigh reads 170°-175°. Cover turkey and let stand for 15 minutes before slicing.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 376 calories, Fat 17g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 172mg cholesterol, Sodium 476mg sodium, Carbohydrate 1g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 51g protein.