Description

This flavorful turkey rub combines a balanced blend of kosher salt, brown sugar, and aromatic dried herbs and spices to enhance the natural taste of your turkey. Easy to prepare and versatile, this spice rub can be applied all over your turkey, including under the skin, to infuse deep, savory goodness before cooking it using your preferred method.

Ingredients

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Turkey Rub Ingredients

1 tablespoon kosher salt
1 tablespoon brown sugar
1 teaspoon paprika
1 teaspoon black pepper
1 1/2 teaspoons dried thyme
1 1/2 teaspoons dried rosemary
1 teaspoon dried sage
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon onion powder

Instructions

Mix the Spices: In a small bowl, combine kosher salt, brown sugar, paprika, black pepper, dried thyme, dried rosemary, dried sage, garlic powder, and onion powder. Stir thoroughly until all ingredients are evenly blended.
Apply the Rub: Generously rub the spice mixture all over the turkey’s surface, making sure to also gently rub the spices under the skin to maximize flavor penetration.
Cook the Turkey: Proceed to cook the turkey using your preferred method, such as roasting, grilling, or smoking, ensuring the bird is cooked to a safe internal temperature.
Storage Tip: Prepare the spice rub up to two months in advance and store it in an airtight container for convenience and consistent flavor whenever needed.

Notes

You can adjust the amount of salt and sugar to suit your dietary preferences.
For extra flavor, let the rubbed turkey rest refrigerated for several hours or overnight before cooking.
This rub works well for both whole turkeys and turkey parts like breasts or thighs.
Store the spice rub in a sealed jar away from direct sunlight to maintain freshness.

Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: Depends on turkey cooking method
Category: Seasoning
Method: No-Cook
Cuisine: American

Keywords: turkey rub, spice mix, holiday turkey seasoning, turkey spice rub, herb rub for turkey