Sage Rub for Roast Turkey

Taste of Home Recipe

SERVES 10 -12
1 (13 lb) turkey
3 tablespoons butter, softened
4 teaspoons salt
2 teaspoons pepper
1 teaspoon rubbed sage
1 teaspoon paprika

Clean turkey, removing giblets.
Pat dry and put aside.
Combine the butter,salt, pepper, sage, and paprika.
Rub the sage mixture over the outside and inside of the turkey.
Truss turkey as usual.
Bake turkey at 350°F until meat thermometer reads 180°F.
Baste the turkey occasionally with drippings.
Cover loosely with foil if turkey browns too quickly.