Dry Rub Roasted Turkey
An easy dry rub roasted turkey recipe with crispy skin and juicy meat — no brining, no fuss. Perfect for holidays or a weekend family dinner.
Equipment
- - Roasting pan with rack
- - Meat thermometer
- - Kitchen twine
- - Small bowl (for rub)
Ingredients
- **For the Turkey:**
- - 1 whole turkey 10–12 lbs, fresh preferred
- - 3 tbsp olive oil
- - 1 onion quartered
- - A few sprigs of fresh thyme
- **For the Dry Rub:**
- - 1 ½ tbsp kosher salt
- - ½ tsp ground pepper
- - 1 tbsp dried sage
- - 1 tsp dried rosemary
- - 1 tsp dried thyme
Instructions
- Remove giblets, rinse and dry the turkey thoroughly.
- Mix all dry rub ingredients in a bowl.
- Preheat oven to 375°F. Place turkey in a roasting pan.
- Rub olive oil and dry rub over and under the skin.
- Stuff with onion and herbs. Tie legs and tuck wings.
- Roast for 30 minutes, then reduce oven to 325°F.
- Continue roasting for 2–2½ hours, until internal temp hits 165°F.
- Rest for 20 minutes before carving.
Notes
- Fresh herbs boost flavor but dried works fine.
- For deeper flavor, rub seasoning under the skin.
- Don’t skip resting after roasting!
- For deeper flavor, rub seasoning under the skin.
- Don’t skip resting after roasting!