Piri-Piri Roasted Turkey

Directions

Prep 10 mins (Thawed Turkey):

1. For frozen turkeys - Thaw the turkey in the refrigerator for about 2 – 3 days (approx. 24 hours for every 5 lbs.).
   

2. Now our turkeys are thawed let’s get to it!
   

3. Remove the middle cavity contents i.e., the neck, giblets and anything else stuffed in there etc. – set aside because so no waste, we are using it all! Then pat the bird dry with paper towels.
   

Turkey Seasoning 10 mins:

1. Mix entire pack of Iya’s Piri-Piri Seasoning with the melted butter, rosemary, sage and salt
   

2. Rub turkey – cover every part: under the skin, around the skin (use a brush or your hands), and inside the turkey. Make sure to be generous with the inside
   

3. Tuck the wings under the turkey, tie the turkey legs
   

4. Place Turkey in a roasting pan
   

5. Optional - Let sit for about 30 mins – at this point you can already see this turkey is going to be a winner delicious, let’s high five!
   

Roast – approx. 2 hrs. 30 mins:

1. Preheat Oven to 325 F
   

2. Roast approx. 15 mins per lbs. so for my 10 lbs. turkey, I’ll roast for about 2 hrs. 30 mins
   

3. Check turkey every 30 mins and baste turkey with turkey drippings/juices in the pan
   

4. When turkey is almost done - cover with foil for 30 mins – remove foil for the last 5 – 10 mins to crisp turkey skin without drying the turkey
   

5. When turkey is cooked, remove from oven and let sit for at least 20 mins before carving
   

6. Save the drippings/turkey juice for jollof rice recipe found here
   

Stuffing Tips - Cook stuffing separately on stove top or oven