Best Seasoning for Turkey
What sets this herb-roasted turkey apart? The spice blend, of course! This recipe calls for garlic powder, dried basil, ground sage, salt, and black pepper. Of course, you can add other spices and seasonings to suit your taste — reviewers say rosemary and thyme perfectly complement the other flavors.
Allrecipes Community Tips and Praise
“Everyone LOVED the turkey,” says Letty. “It was so tender and juicy. The flavors even seeped all the way into the meat found closest to the bones. Absolutely awesome!”
“This is our tried and true Thanksgiving turkey,” raves Angela Barton. “We add rosemary. Make sure to get the mixture in between the skin and breast like a rub.”
“My family loved it,” according to costdirect. “With such a simple recipe one can begin to experiment with the different herb/spice combinations. I now recommend this recipe to anyone who wants to cook a turkey for the first time or just wants a flavorful turkey.”
Ingredients
- 1 (12 pound) whole turkey, neck and giblets removed
- ¾ cup olive oil
- 2 tablespoons garlic powder
- 2 teaspoons dried basil
- 1 teaspoon ground sage
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
Directions
- STEP1
Gather all ingredients.
STEP 2 :
Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Clean turkey and pat dry with paper towels. Place in a roasting pan with a lid.
STEP 3 :
Combine olive oil, garlic powder, basil, sage, salt, and pepper in a small bowl. Use a basting brush to apply the herb mixture all over the outside of the uncooked turkey. Pour 2 cups water into the bottom of the roasting pan.
