Seasoned Roast Turkey Recipe

Name: Seasoned Roast Turkey
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 (12- to 14-pound) fresh or frozen turkey, thawed; 1 tablespoon salt; 2 teaspoons seasoned salt; 1 teaspoon ground black pepper; 1 teaspoon poultry seasoning; 1 teaspoon garlic powder; 1 teaspoon paprika; 1 teaspoon ground red pepper; 1 teaspoon dried basil; 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger; 2 tablespoons butter or margarine, softened; 1 cup water; Garnishes: kumquats, fresh sage, fresh rosemary

Servings: persons

1 (12- to 14-pound) fresh or frozen turkey, thawed
1 tablespoon salt
2 teaspoons seasoned salt
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 teaspoon poultry seasoning
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon paprika
1 teaspoon ground red pepper
1 teaspoon dried basil
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
2 tablespoons butter or margarine, softened
1 cup water
Garnishes: kumquats, fresh sage, fresh rosemary

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Remove giblets and neck from turkey; reserve for making Giblet Gravy, if desired. Rinse turkey with cold water; pat dry. Place turkey, breast side up, in a greased broiler pan. Combine salt and next 8 ingredients. Using fingers, carefully loosen skin from turkey at neck area, working down to breast and thigh area. Rub about one-third of seasonings under skin. Rub skin with softened butter; rub with remaining seasonings. Tie legs together with heavy string, or tuck under flap of skin. Lift wing tips up and over back; tuck under turkey.
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Add water to pan. Cover turkey with aluminum foil. Bake at 325u00b0 for 3 to 3 1/2 hours or until a meat thermometer inserted into meaty part of thigh registers 180u00b0, uncovering turkey after 2 hours. Transfer turkey to a serving platter, reserving pan drippings for gravy. Let turkey stand 15 minutes before carving. Garnish, if desired.
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Tip: If you buy a frozen bird, remember to allow about 3 days for a 12- to 14-pound turkey to thaw in the refrigerator.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 (12- to 14-pound) fresh or frozen turkey, thawed, 1 tablespoon salt, 2 teaspoons seasoned salt, 1 teaspoon ground black pepper, and more.

Yes, Seasoned Roast Turkey falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Seasoned Roast Turkey

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