MCCORMICK POULTRY SEASONING RECIPES

Steps:

• MEASURE and add the thyme, sage, marjoram, and rosemary into a clean spice mill or coffee grinder.
• PROCESS mixture until between a fine and medium grind.
• STOP then shake spice mill.
• ADD the black pepper and the nutmeg.
• PROCESS for 5 seconds.
• STOP then shake mill again.
• TRANSFER mixture to a resealable container or funnel into a clean spice bottle then seal.
• WIPE the spice mill or coffee grinder parts clean using a dampened paper napkin and/or cotton swab followed with a dry paper napkin.
• STORE seasoning tightly sealed in a cool, dry place away from light.
• USE and enjoy in your favorite poultry recipes.

Steps:

• Place oven rack in lowest position. Preheat oven to 325 degrees F. Place roasting rack in shallow roasting pan. Mix sage or poultry seasoning, paprika, seasoned salt, garlic powder, pepper and nutmeg in small bowl.
• Rinse turkey; pat dry. Place turkey, breast-side up, in prepared pan. Sprinkle about half of the seasoning mixture inside of turkey. Stuff with onion and bay leaves. Brush turkey breast with oil. Spread remaining seasoning mixture over entire surface and under skin of turkey. Add 1/2 cup water to pan. Cover turkey loosely with heavy duty foil.
• Roast 1 hour. Remove foil. Roast 2 to 2 1/2 hours longer or until internal temperature reaches 165 degrees F (175 degrees F in thigh), basting occasionally with pan juices. Remove turkey from oven. Let stand 20 minutes. Transfer to platter or carving board to slice. Reserve pan juices to make gravy or to serve with turkey.