Spice-Rubbed Roast Turkey

By toobze

Ingredients

• 1 whole fresh turkey (20 to 24 pounds)
• 2 navel oranges, halved
• Coarse salt
• 1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons ground paprika, plus more if desired
• 4 ounces (1 stick) unsalted butter, melted
• 1 cup dry white wine
• Fresh sage, for garnish (optional)

Details

Servings 1
Adapted from marthastewart.com

Preparation

Step 1

Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
Rinse inside and outside of turkey; pat dry with paper towels. Transfer to a large roasting pan. Let stand at room temperature for 1 hour.
Tuck wings under turkey.
Fill cavity loosely with stuffing, and tie legs together with kitchen twine.
Squeeze 1 orange over turkey.
Season outside of turkey generously with salt, and sprinkle with pepper.
Gently rub seasonings into turkey.

Watch:

Remove stuffing, and transfer to a 5-by-9-inch loaf pan.
Bake until stuffing reaches 165 degrees, about 30 minutes more. Meanwhile, let turkey stand for 30 minutes.
Carve turkey.
Garnish with sage if desired.