Bone Suckin’ Cajun Seasoned Turkey
2024-12-10- Cuisine: American, Cajun, Thanksgiving
- Course: Dinner, Lunch
- Skill Level: Beginner, Intermediate
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- Yield: 10
- Servings: 10-12
- Prep Time: 15m
- Cook Time: 3:00 h
- Ready In: 3:15 h
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Ingredients
- Bone Suckin' Cajun Seasoning & Rub, 2-3 Tbsp
- Butter, 1 1/2 Sticks, Softened
- Turkey, 8-12 lbs
Method
Step 1
Preheat oven to 350˚F. Rinse the turkey and pat dry. (Take out the giblets and neck)
Step 2
Combine 1 Tbsp Bone Suckin' Cajun Seasoning & Rub with Butter. Gently separate the skin from the breast, but do not remove it. Try and separate the skin from the meatiest parts of the bird and then rub the meat with the Cajun butter.
Step 3
Next, sprinkle Bone Suckin’® Cajun Seasoning & Rub generously and rub it all over the outside of the turkey. Be generous, don't be scared to put more if you want.
Step 4
Place the skin back neatly over the turkey, tuck the legs back into position and place turkey, breast side up, into a roasting pan that is lined with foil.
Step 5
Cooking time is 3 to 3.5 hours for 8-12 lb turkey. Internal temperature should be 180˚F in thickest part of breast. Cooking time may vary.
Step 6
Baste with turkey juices during last 20 minutes of cooking.
Step 7
Remove from oven, cover with foil and let rest at least 15 minutes.
Step 8
Enjoy!