Sweet and Spicy Roast Turkey Recipe
A brown sugar chili powder butter infuses our turkey under the skin as it roasts. Sweet and spicy notes flavor the turkey and butter helps give it a crispy flavorful skin.
Servings: 8
Calories: 550kcal
Ingredients
- 2 Tablespoons packed dark brown sugar
- 2 Tablespoons chili powder
- 2 teaspoons garlic powder
- 2 teaspoons kosher salt
- 6 Tablespoons butter , at room temperature
- 1 (12 lb.) turkey
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350F. Arrange metal rack in roasting pan.
- In bowl combine brown sugar, chili powder, garlic powder, kosher salt and butter until blended.
- Spread butter mixture under and over the turkey skin. This step can be done ahead. Then refrigerate turkey until ready to roast.
- Roast turkey until juices run clear and meat thermometer inserted in thickest part of thigh reads 180F and inserted in breast reads 170F, basting occasionally with pan drippings.
- Allow 15-20 minutes of roasting time per pound. Let turkey rest 15 minutes before carving.
Notes
A 12 lb. turkey will serve about 8 adults.
Swirls of Flavor Recipe Tips
- Use a meat thermometer to check when your turkey is done
- Always let your turkey rest after roasting and before carving
- Be sure your turkey is completely thawed before roasting
- Cook your turkey 15-20 minutes per pound when roasting
- Roast turkey until juices run clear and meat thermometer inserted in thickest part of thigh reads 180F and inserted in breast reads 170F
- Baste your turkey occasionally with pan drippings as it's roasting
- Light brown sugar will work well in place of the darl brown sugar
- Substitute ancho chili pepper for the chili powder for a smoky flavor
Nutrition
Calories: 550kcal | Carbohydrates: 5g | Protein: 70g | Fat: 27g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 254mg | Sodium: 948mg | Potassium: 782mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 1036IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 48mg | Iron: 3mg