Spicerack Lemon Saffron Chicken and Fish Marinade

Thanksgiving Turkey

Prep Time:  10 minutes

Marinating Time:  One hour up to Two days

Cooking Time:  20 minutes per One Pound

Ingredients: 

One Young Turkey (12-14 pounds serves 8-12) or 20-25 pound Turkey (serves 12-20)

One or Two bottle of Spicerack Marinade

One to Two Sticks of Unsalted Butter (at room temperature)

Stuffing of your choice (optional).

1. First, clean all the cavities (remove giblets); rinse turkey under cold water and blot dry.
2. Pour a generous amount of Spicerack Lemon Saffron Chicken and Fish Marinade all over the turkey both inside and outside.  Let it marinade at least for an hour or over night (the longer the better).
3. When ready to cook, you could use any kind of stuffing for the cavities (stuff loosely) and maybe add some butter inside and outside (optional).
4. Preheat the oven to 325 degree Fahrenheit.  Place the turkey in a large roasting pan and roast in the oven for 20 minutes per 1 pound, basting frequently with the drippings, or mixture of melted butter (or olive oil or vegetable oil) and couple of spoon of the Spicerack Marinade.  The turkey is done when an instant read thermometer registers 170 – 180 degrees Fahrenheit.
5. Let the turkey rest for 20 minutes before carving and serving.  Serve with roast potatoes and cooked (or roast) vegetables, rice, salad or other side dishes.

Enjoy…

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