How Do You Season A Roasted Turkey?
We all know there are many recipes for the “perfect” turkey. This one, however, will guarantee you delicious tasting poultry meat without too much work! Make a paste of all the ingredients in a small bowl. For a 12-pound turkey, use 1 tablespoon of poultry seasoning, 1/2 teaspoon of salt and 1/2 teaspoon of pepper, and 2 to 3 tablespoons of olive oil. With your fingers, carefully separate the skin from the meat of the turkey without ripping it. This will create a pocket to lock in flavor. Scoop up some of the paste and begin massaging the meat under the skin with your hand. Continue this step until the whole turkey is seasoned under the skin. The legs and thighs may be difficult, but do your best not to rip the skin. To the remaining paste in the bowl, pour in some more olive oil and begin rubbing the mixture on top of the skin so the whole bird is oiled. Follow directions for roasting your turkey. To ensure moist meat without basting, roast in a pan breast side down atop a few cups of
