Juicy Oven Roasted Turkey Recipe

Instructions

1. In a small bowl combine the Down Home Seasoning Blend and the House Seasoning Blend. Mix well; set aside.
2. Remove giblets from the neck and cavity. Discard or reserve for later use.
3. Inspect the outside of the bird, remove any feathers or pinfeathers. Rinse well and pat dry.
4. Using your fingers, gently loosen the skin across the breast and down the thigh and leg.
5. Rub the seasoning blend mixture under the skin into the meat of the breasts, thighs and legs.
6. Rub the seasoning blend mixture in the cavity of the bird and stuff cavity with the onion, bell pepper, celery and garlic. Let stand 1 hour to marinate and to come to room temperature.
7. Preheat oven to 350ᵒF.
8. In a bowl, combine all of the injection ingredients mix well and set aside.
9. Inject the meatiest part of the breasts, wings, thighs and drumsticks.
10. Brush the entire bird with the olive oil and then with the butter.
11. Season the outside the bird generously with the remaining seasoning mixture.
12. Tie the legs together with kitchen twine and tie the wings close to the body of turkey.
13. Place bird in pan with a rack and pour 1 cup of water in the bottom of the pan. Roast for 3 hours or until the breast of the bird reaches an internal temperature of 165ᵒF.
14. Remove turkey from oven and let rest for 30 minutes before carving.