Cajun turkey recipesIngredientsFor the Turkey:1 whole turkey (12-15 lbs), thawed, cleaned, and patted dry1 large onion, quartered1 lemon, halved4 garlic cloves, peeled and smashed4 sprigs of fresh thyme3 sprigs of fresh rosemaryFor the Cajun Rub:1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted2 tbsp olive oil2 tbsp smoked paprika1 tbsp garlic powder1 tbsp onion powder1 tbsp dried oregano1 tbsp dried thyme1 tsp cayenne pepper (adjust for spice preference)1 tsp black pepper1 tsp white pepper1 tsp ground cumin1 tsp saltFor the Injection (Optional but Recommended):1/2 cup chicken broth1/4 cup melted butter1 tbsp lemon juice1 tsp garlic powder1 tsp onion powderInstructionsStep 1: Preheat the OvenPreheat your oven to 325°F (165°C). Position the oven rack at the lowest setting to allow space for the turkey.

 

Cajun turkey recipes

Ingredients

For the Turkey:

• 1 whole turkey (12-15 lbs), thawed, cleaned, and patted dry
• 1 large onion, quartered
• 1 lemon, halved
• 4 garlic cloves, peeled and smashed
• 4 sprigs of fresh thyme
• 3 sprigs of fresh rosemary

For the Cajun Rub:

• 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 2 tbsp smoked paprika
• 1 tbsp garlic powder
• 1 tbsp onion powder
• 1 tbsp dried oregano
• 1 tbsp dried thyme
• 1 tsp cayenne pepper (adjust for spice preference)
• 1 tsp black pepper
• 1 tsp white pepper
• 1 tsp ground cumin
• 1 tsp salt

For the Injection (Optional but Recommended):

• 1/2 cup chicken broth
• 1/4 cup melted butter
• 1 tbsp lemon juice
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 1 tsp onion powder

Instructions

Step 1: Preheat the Oven
Preheat your oven to 325°F (165°C). Position the oven rack at the lowest setting to allow space for the turkey.