Description

This flavorful turkey rub combines a blend of herbs and spices including kosher salt, brown sugar, paprika, black pepper, thyme, rosemary, sage, garlic, and onion powders. It enhances the natural taste of your turkey by penetrating under the skin and throughout the meat, making it perfect for roasting or baking your turkey to juicy, aromatic perfection. The rub can be prepared in advance and stored, making meal prep easier for holidays or special occasions.

Ingredients

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Turkey Rub Ingredients

1 tablespoon kosher salt
1 tablespoon brown sugar
1 teaspoon paprika
1 teaspoon black pepper
1 1/2 teaspoons dried thyme
1 1/2 teaspoons dried rosemary
1 teaspoon dried sage
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon onion powder

Instructions

Combine Ingredients: Place all the ingredients into a small bowl and stir well until fully combined to create an even spice rub mixture.
Apply Rub to Turkey: Thoroughly rub the spice mixture all over the entire turkey surface, ensuring to also work some of the rub underneath the skin for deeper flavor infusion.
Cook the Turkey: Prepare your turkey using your preferred cooking method such as roasting or baking as desired, allowing the rub to flavor the meat during cooking.
Store the Rub: The spice rub can be made ahead of time and stored in an airtight container for up to 2 months, preserving its freshness and convenience for future use.

Notes

Ensure to apply the rub under the turkey skin for maximum flavor penetration.
This rub is suitable for roasting or baking turkey but can be adapted for other poultry as well.
Store any unused rub in an airtight container in a cool, dry place for up to 2 months.
Adjust salt quantity based on dietary preferences or restrictions.

Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: Varies depending on turkey size and cooking method (approximately 2 to 4 hours for roasting)
Category: Condiment
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Keywords: turkey rub, turkey seasoning, holiday turkey, spice rub, poultry seasoning, herb rub for turkey