Last time I made a Thanksgiving turkey (2 years ago) I used a great recipe from Bon Appetit. They called for breaking down the turkey and cooking it in 8 pieces, however we just fried it. It had great flavor reviews, better than any Thanksgiving or Christmas turkey we've made in the past and I wanted to share it with everyone if you are looking for a simple "rub"
12-14 lb Bird (we do 16lber and had enough left over for another bird)
2 Tbsp Black peppercorns (ground)
2 Tbsp Pink Peppercorns (ground)
( I just used 4 Tbsp mixed peppercorns)
heavy 1/4 cup Mortons Kosher Salt
2 Tbsp Garlic Powder
2 Tbsp Onion Power
1 Tbsp light brown sugar
1 Tbspn smoked paprika (used regular)
Rub it up and let it sit in the fridge for 24-48 hours then cook it up! Hope everyone has a nice Thanksgiving, and stays safe. Take care