Roasted Turkey
You can never have too many main course recipes, so give Roasted Turkey a try. This recipe serves 10. Watching your figure? This gluten free, dairy free, and primal recipe has 505 calories, 77g of protein, and 20g of fat per serving. This recipe covers 31% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. Thanksgiving will be even more special with this recipe. If you have pepper, fennel seeds, ground pepper, and a few other ingredients on hand, you can make it. To use up the rosemary you could follow this main course with the Raspberry Brie Dessert Pizza with Rosemary and Candied Pecans as a dessert. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes around 45 minutes.
Instructions
Cook first 4 ingredients in a heavy skillet in a well-ventilated area, stirring constantly, until fennel seeds are toasted.
Remove giblets and neck from turkey, and reserve for Bread Gravy (see recipe). Rinse turkey with cold water; pat dry.
Rub seasoning mixture in cavity and over entire bird. Cover and chill 8 hours.
Prepare charcoal fire in smoker with pan on second level (above normal level).
Place empty water pan on top level (do not fill with water).
Place food rack on same level over water pan; place turkey on rack. Cover with smoker lid.
Cook 2 1/2 to 3 hours or until a meat thermometer inserted in thickest portion registers 18
Let stand at room temperature 1 hour before carving.