- Level: Easy
- Yield: 10 servings
- Nutritional Analysis Per Serving (Serving Size: 1 of 10 servings): Calories 743 | Total Fat 34 g | Saturated Fat 8 g | Carbohydrates 5 g | Dietary Fiber 2 g | Sugar 0 g | Protein 98 g | Cholesterol 325 mg | Sodium 1520 mg
- Total: 3 hr 50 min
- Prep: 50 min
- Cook: 3 hr
- 1 tablespoon smoked paprika
- 1 1/2 teaspoons garlic powder
- 1 1/2 teaspoons onion powder
- 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 1 14-pound turkey, giblets removed, washed and dried
- Extra-virgin olive oil, for drizzling
- Fresh thyme, for garnish
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- Whip up magic in a bowl: Combine smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, cayenne, dried thyme, 1 tablespoon salt, and 1 1/2 teaspoons black pepper. Stuff some into the turkey cavity for deep flavor infusion. Loosen the breast skin gently and massage seasoning underneathpure bliss for juicy meat. Rub the rest all over the outside. Pop on a baking sheet, cover, and chill overnight (up to 24 hours) so flavors dance and meld into perfection.
- Fire up your oven: Rack low, preheat to 325F. Let turkey sit out to room temp. Truss legs, tuck wings, place in roasting pan. Drizzle with olive oil, season extra. Roast ~3 hours till thigh hits 165F. Rest tented 30 minpatience rewards with the juiciest slices. Garnish with fresh thyme and carve into glory!
Photograph by David Malosh
Courtesy of Recipe Iseasy Magazine
