Simple Roasted Turkey

Name: Simple Roasted Turkey
Ingredients: 1 (12 -14 lb) whole turkey (thawed if frozen); 1 tablespoon vegetable oil; 12 cup dried parsley flakes; 2 tablespoons rubbed sage; 1 tablespoon paprika; 1 tablespoon seasoning salt; 2 teaspoons garlic powder; 1 teaspoon ground black pepper; 34 teaspoon ground nutmeg; 6 bay leaves; 1 large onion, cut into wedges; 32 ounces chicken broth

12 ingredients

13 steps

Ingredients

1 (12 -14 lb) whole turkey (thawed if frozen)
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
12 cup dried parsley flakes
2 tablespoons rubbed sage
1 tablespoon paprika
1 tablespoon seasoning salt
2 teaspoons garlic powder
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
34 teaspoon ground nutmeg
6 bay leaves
1 large onion, cut into wedges
32 ounces chicken broth

Directions

1

Pre-heat oven to 325F.
2

Remove giblets and neck from turkey and discard (unless you need them for something else).
3

Rinse turkey and pat dry with paper towels.
4

Place turkey on rack in roasting pan and brush with oil.
5

Mix together the dried parsley, rubbed sage, seasoned salt, garlic powder, ground black pepper, and nutmeg.
6

Place 1 T of seasoning mix, bay leaves, and onion wedges inside turkey.
7

Pat remaining seasoning mix over entire surface and inside skin.
8

Add chicken broth to roasting pan.
9

Cover turkey loosely with foil tent (shiny side in).
10

Roast one hour, then remove foil (reserve for later).
11

Roast another two to two and a half hours, basting occasionally with pan juices.
12

If skin begins to get too brown, replace foil loosely over bird.
13

Let stand 20 minutes before carving.