Ingredients
1 tablespoon coarse kosher salt (use double volume if using a finer salt)
1 tablespoon chili powder (mild pepper flavor, not spicy)
1 tablespoon smoked paprika (or sweet paprika as an alternative)
1/2 tablespoon ground black pepper (preferably freshly ground)
1/2 tablespoon onion powder (dehydrated and ground)
1/2 tablespoon garlic powder (helps prevent burning compared to fresh garlic)
Dash of cayenne pepper (optional, for very mild heat)
1 tablespoon brown sugar (optional; recommended only for roasting and smoking, omit if frying)
Instructions
1-Preheat your oven: Preheat your oven to the desired temperature if roasting, or set up your smoker or fryer.
2-Mix the dry rub: Mix the dry rub as described and apply it based on your cooking method.
3-Cook the turkey: Place the turkey in the oven, smoker, or fryer and cook until done.
4-Let the turkey rest: Let the turkey rest before serving to lock in juices.
Last Step:
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🧂 Use approximately 1 1/2 tablespoons of rub per 3 pounds of turkey (e.g., 6 tablespoons for a 12-pound bird).
⏳ Apply the rub up to 16 hours ahead and refrigerate uncovered for crispier skin.
🍯 Brown sugar aids caramelization in roasting and smoking but should be omitted when frying to prevent burning.
- Prep Time: 3 minutes
- Category: Seasoning
- Method: Rubbing
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Nutrition
- Calories: 75
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 141mg
- Fat: 2g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 3g