SPICE-RUBBED TURKEY

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A neighbor served us this turkey several years ago. My family has requested the "lemon filled one" ever since! -Susan Greishaw, Archer, Florida

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 3h50m

Yield 28 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

6 teaspoons salt
1-1/4 teaspoons cayenne pepper
1 teaspoon pepper
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon chili powder
1 turkey (14 pounds)
2 tablespoons olive oil
5 small lemons
2 medium onions, cut into wedges

Steps:

  • In a small bowl combine the first five ingredients. With fingers, carefully loosen skin from the turkey; rub half the spice mixture under the skin., Brush turkey with oil. Rub remaining spice mixture over turkey. Place lemons inside the neck and body cavity. Tuck wings under turkey; tie drumsticks together., Arrange onions in a shallow roasting pan coated with cooking spray. Place turkey, breast side up, over onions., Bake, uncovered, at 325° for 3-1/2 to 4 hours or until a thermometer inserted in thigh reads 180°, basting occasionally with pan drippings. Cover loosely with foil if turkey browns too quickly. Cover and let stand for 20 minutes before carving., Remove lemons from cavity. When cool enough to handle, halve lemons and squeeze juice over turkey if desired. Discard onions.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 208 calories, Fat 7g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 86mg cholesterol, Sodium 586mg sodium, Carbohydrate 2g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 33g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

Msabir Awan
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This turkey was delicious! The spice rub was flavorful and the turkey was cooked perfectly.


Charlene strydom
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I've made this turkey several times and it's always a hit. The spice rub is amazing and the turkey is always moist and juicy.


Amezgar Abdelghafour
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The turkey was a little bland for my taste, but it was still a good recipe.


JSR Writes
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I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a delicious and easy-to-make turkey.


Furqan Hussain
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I followed the recipe exactly and the turkey came out perfectly. It was so juicy and flavorful, and the skin was crispy and golden brown.


Kathleen Reed
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This recipe is a must-try for anyone who loves turkey.


Nossy Gebza
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The turkey was a little dry, but the flavor was still good.


Shafqat Shaheen
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I would definitely make this turkey again. It was easy to make and turned out perfectly.


Denis Lema
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I'm not a big fan of turkey, but this recipe changed my mind. The spice rub was so flavorful and the turkey was so moist and juicy.


Sabit Bapary
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This turkey was delicious! The spice rub was flavorful and the turkey was cooked perfectly.


tia ederingron
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I've made this turkey several times and it's always a hit. The spice rub is amazing and the turkey is always moist and juicy.


Thabsile Buthelezi
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The turkey was a little bland for my taste, but it was still a good recipe.


Daniel Eduardo Morales
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I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a delicious and easy-to-make turkey.


Yasmeem Babu
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I followed the recipe exactly and the turkey came out perfectly. It was so juicy and flavorful, and the skin was crispy and golden brown.


Mmami Lizebeth Mofokeng
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This recipe is a keeper! The turkey was moist and flavorful, and the spice rub was perfect.


Ms rabbi Vai
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The turkey was a little dry, but the flavor was still good.


Michael Seun
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I love the combination of spices in this rub. It really gives the turkey a unique and delicious flavor.


ELIZABETH NDUNGU
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This turkey was easy to make and turned out perfectly. The skin was crispy and the meat was moist and tender. I'll definitely be making this again.


Jitender Gill
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I've tried many turkey recipes, but this one is definitely my favorite. The spice rub is perfect - not too spicy, but still flavorful.


Fabolous President
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This turkey was a hit at our Thanksgiving dinner! The spice rub was flavorful and crispy, and the turkey was moist and juicy. Even my picky kids loved it.