Roasted Cajun Turkey

- 12 Servings
- 20 mins Prep Time
- 4 hrs 30 mins Total Time
Ingredients
- 1 16 lb. Fresh Young Turkey
- 1/4 cup softened butter
- 1 tablespoon dried thyme
- 1 tablespoon dried oregano
- 1 tablespoon dried garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon onion powder
- 1 tablespoon dried paprika
- 1 tsp Cayenne pepper
- 1 tsp chipotle chili pepper
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp pepper
- 1 tablespoon Truvia® Brown Sugar Blend or brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons melted butter
- 1 green pepper, coarsely chopped
- 1/2 onion, coarsely chopped
- 2 celery stalks, chopped
- 2 cloves of garlic
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
- 1 bay leaf
- 1 14 oz. can turkey or chicken broth
Serving Size | 3 oz. cooked turkey |
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Amount Per Serving | |
Calories | 210 |
Calories from fat | 120 |
% Daily Value* | |
Total fat 14 g | 22 % |
Saturated fat 5 g | 25 % |
Trans fat | |
Cholesterol 95 mg | 32 % |
Sodium 400 mg | 17 % |
Total Carbohydrates 3 g | 1 % |
Dietary Fiber 1 g | 4 % |
Sugars 1 g | |
Protein 24 g | |
Vitamin A
15%
Calcium
4%
Vitamin C
0%
Iron
10%
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*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs. This is a representation of the nutrition label. The actual nutrition label on the product may vary slightly. |
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Step 1
Preheat the oven to 325°F. Lightly coat the rack of a roasting pan with non-stick spray and set aside. -
Step 2
Remove the giblets and the neck from the turkey cavity, set aside, and pat the turkey dry with a paper towel. Place the turkey, breast side up, on the roasting pan. -
Step 3
In a small bowl, combine the thyme, oregano, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, cayenne pepper, chipotle chili powder, salt, pepper, and Truvia Brown Sugar Blend. Combine the seasoning mixture (reserving 1 tablespoon, set aside) with softened butter. -
Step 4
Cut a pocket between the skin and the breast meat. Work the butter mixture in the pocket, working it in between the legs and wings as best you can. -
Step 5
Drizzle melted butter over the outside of the turkey and sprinkle remaining seasoning mixture over butter. Spread this over the outside of the entire turkey. -
Step 6
Place chopped green pepper, onion, celery and garlic inside the turkey cavity. Pour chicken broth into the bottom of the pan. -
Step 7
Tent a sheet of aluminum foil over the turkey and place the turkey in the oven. Keep turkey loosely covered during the cooking time. Turkey should take 4-4.5 hours or until a meat thermometer inserted into the thickest part of the breast reads 165°F. -
Step 8
Remove turkey and allow it to rest for 20 minutes before carving.
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