3 Turkey Rubs

Condiments and Sauces

Recipe courtesy of Louisiana Kitchen & Culture magazine

Serves for 1 Turkey

Ingredients:

Caribbean Turkey Rub

1 tablespoon paprika
1 tablespoon onion powder
2 teaspoons mustard seed, crushed
1½ teaspoons cracked black pepper
1½ teaspoons garlic powder
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground ginger
1/2 teaspoon ground allspice

Mediterranean Turkey Rub

1 tablespoon snipped fresh Italian (flat-leaf) parsley
1 tablespoon snipped fresh oregano
1 tablespoon snipped fresh chives
1 tablespoon paprika
1 tablespoon onion powder
1½ teaspoons cracked black pepper
1½ teaspoons garlic powder
1 teaspoon salt
Olive oil

Savory Roasted Turkey Herb Rub

2 tablespoons sage, rubbed; poultry seasoning may be substituted
1 tablespoon paprika
1 tablespoon seasoned salt
2 teaspoons garlic powder
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
3/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg

3 Turkey Rubs

Roasted Turkey

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Method:

For each rub, combine ingredients in a small bowl. Sprinkle evenly over turkey and pat to adhere. Cover and refrigerate about 8 hours before roasting.

Note: Mix ingredients together and rub over the entire surface of the turkey, inside and out. Do your best to work the rub in under the skin. Let sit for minimum 2 hours refrigerated