Franklin Spice Works
Herb-Rubbed Thanksgiving Turkey
A herb-rubbed Thanksgiving turkey basted in butter and citrus. Golden, juicy, and the star of the holiday table.
Ingredients
- 1 whole turkey (12-15 lbs), patted dry
- 8 tbsp Roast Turkey Rub
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter, softened
- 4 tbsp olive oil
- 1 orange and 1 lemon, halved
- Fresh herbs for cavity
Instructions
- Mix Roast Turkey Rub with butter and olive oil into a paste.
- Work paste under skin over breasts and thighs, then over the skin.
- Stuff cavity with citrus halves and fresh herbs.
- Roast at 325F for approximately 15 minutes per pound.
- Rest 30 minutes before carving.