Last-Minute Turkey Rubs
Need a last-minute spice rub for your turkey? Try either a savory herb rub or a sweet brown sugar rub this year, using spices from your local Sparkle!
Ingredients
Savory Herb Rub
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1 Tbsp. Worcestershire sauce
- 1 Tbsp. balsamic vinegar
- 4 tsp. chopped rosemary
- 4 tsp. chopped thyme
- 4 tsp. minced onion
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tsp. chopped sage
- 2 tsp. salt
Sweet Brown Sugar Rub
- 6 Tbsp. brown sugar
- 3 tsp. paprika
- 1 1/2 tsp. dry mustard
- 1 1/2 tsp. garlic powder
- 1 1/2 tsp. onion powder
- 1 1/2 tsp. salt
- 3/4 tsp. cinnamon
- 3/4 tsp. freshly ground black pepper
- 3/4 tsp. dried ginger
- 1/8 tsp. ground cloves
Instructions | How to Rub a Turkey
- In a bowl, combine desired rub ingredients. Let sit overnight for best flavor.
- Pat turkey dry with paper towels.
- Place turkey on a rack inside a large baking pan. Apply rub mixture evenly over the turkey, making sure to get under the skin.
- Discard any leftover rub that came into contact with the raw turkey.
