Roasted Turkey with Smoked Paprika and Fennel Seed Butter

Name: Roasted Turkey with Smoked Paprika and Fennel Seed Butter
Ingredients: 1 fresh turkey; about 14 pounds (or thawed “natural” or “no additives” frozen turkey); 5 or 6 large sprigs of thyme; 1 Tablespoon fennel seeds; 1 cup Challenge Unsalted Butter, softened; ½ teaspoon salt (optional); 2 teaspoons smoked paprika; 2 teaspoons crushed red pepper; 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper; 1 teaspoon fresh minced garlic (1 large clove); 2 Tablespoons fresh thyme leaves (save stems to add to turkey cavity)

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This compound butter flavors your turkey with a hint of smoke, herbs and a dash of heat. For an even more moist turkey, try brining the bird or rotating it during cooking.

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1 fresh turkey
about 14 pounds (or thawed “natural” or “no additives” frozen turkey)
5 or 6 large sprigs of thyme
1 Tablespoon fennel seeds
1 cup Challenge Unsalted Butter, softened
½ teaspoon salt (optional)
2 teaspoons smoked paprika
2 teaspoons crushed red pepper
1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 teaspoon fresh minced garlic (1 large clove)
2 Tablespoons fresh thyme leaves (save stems to add to turkey cavity)

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Roasted Turkey with Smoked Paprika and Fennel Seed Butter

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