1/4 cup butter, melted
2 teaspoons salt
2 teaspoons garlic powder
2 teaspoons seasoned salt
1-1/2 teaspoons paprika
1 teaspoon ground ginger
3/4 teaspoon pepper
1/2 teaspoon dried basil
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 turkey (13 to 15 pounds)
2 medium lemons, halved, optional
1Preheat oven to 325°. In a small bowl, combine the first 9 ingredients. Place turkey, breast side up, on a rack in a roasting pan; pat dry. Brush with butter mixture. If desired, place lemons in cavity; tie legs with kitchen twine.
2Bake, uncovered, 2 to 3/4 to 3-1/4 hours or until a thermometer inserted in thickest part of thigh reads 170° to 175°. Cover loosely with foil if turkey browns too quickly. Cover and let stand 20 minutes before carving.
Total Time
Prep: 15 Min. Bake: 2-3/4 Hours + Standing
Make Thanksgiving memorable with this stellar roast turkey recipe. A simple seasoning and butter rub are all you need for an unforgettable bird.
Nutrition Facts
9 ounces cooked turkey: 488 calories, 24g fat (8g saturated fat), 221mg cholesterol, 698mg sodium, 1g carbohydrate (0 sugars, 0 fiber), 63g protein.