Sprinkled With Spice Whole Roast Turkey: Perfect For Holiday Dinners
This simple spiced whole roast turkey is easy and delicious. The method used here results in succulent roast meat every time with crispy spiced skin. Serve with your favorite holiday side dishes for a family feast everyone loves year after year.
Equipment
- Large Roasting Pan
- Turkey Baster
Materials
- 1 Whole Turkey Thawed
- Paprika
- Black Pepper
- Garlic Powder
- Poultry Seasoning
Instructions
- Clean sink thoroughly and open the turkey package in the sink to allow blood to drain.
- Remove giblets if provided from turkey cavity. Be sure to look at back where neck was removed they can be there too.
- Rinse turkey to remove any remaining ice and blood from interior cavity.
- Place whole turkey breast side up in the roasting pan.
- Sprinkle lightly with spices. More poultry seasoning then the others but not too much.
- Cover turkey and put in preheated 350℉ oven below center for an hour.
- Remove from oven and using turkey baster baste the bird. Remove excess juices from the roasting pan and reserve for gravy.
- Cover the bird and return to the oven to cook further. Baste again if it's a large bird.
- Test turkey for done with a meat thermometer in the largest portion of the breast away from the bone.
- It should be 165℉ when done. Remove from oven and let rest for ten minutes before carving.