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Dry-Rubbed Roast Turkey

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Bronzed roast turkey on carving board in natural kitchen setting.
Dry-Rubbed Roast TurkeyPhoto by Michael Graydon & Nikole Herriott, Prop Styling by Kalen Kaminski, Food Styling by Rebecca Jurkevich

Our never-fail turkey produces a holiday centerpiece that is excellent in every way that other turkeys often fall short. It’s not bland, thanks to a sugar-and-salt dry rub. It’s juicy as heck, because we nailed the optimal target temperature (might as well write 150°F on your hand now). And cooking the turkey on a rimmed baking sheet is great for all-over browning, but be extra careful as you remove it from the oven so that the drippings don’t slosh over the sides.

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