Durkee Signature Turkey Rub Recipes

HERBED RUBBED TURKEY

Steps:

• In a small bowl, combine the first 10 ingredients. Rub half the seasoning mixture in the cavity of the turkey; add the bay leaves. Rub remaining mixture over the turkey skin. , Tie the drumsticks together and place turkey in a roasting pan. Roast using your favorite cooking method until a thermometer inserted in thickest part of thigh reads 170°-175°. Cover turkey and let stand for 15 minutes before slicing.

DURKEE SIGNATURE TURKEY RUB

Steps:

• Mix rosemary, thyme, onion powder, salt, pepper, garlic powder and cinnamon in a small bowl.
• Store in an airtight container if not using immediately.

THANKSGIVING TURKEY WITH HOLIDAY RUB

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F.
• Mix all of the dry rub ingredients in a small bowl.
• Put the turkey on a rack in a roasting pan.
• Generously season the turkey cavity with salt and pepper, to taste. Brush the turkey with olive oil, and rub it with the seasoning mixture. Tie the legs together loosely to hold their shape, and tuck the wing tips under.
• Roast the turkey until an instant-read thermometer inserted into the thickest part of thigh registers 165 to 170 degrees F, about 3 hours.
• Transfer the turkey to a platter. Tent it very loosely with foil, and let it rest for at least 30 minutes (the internal temperature will rise 5 to 10 degrees). Reserve the juices in the pan.
• Gravy: Scrape the juices and browned bits from the roasting pan into a large glass measuring cup. Spoon off the fat, reserving 2 tablespoons. If necessary, add enough stock to the juices to measure 1 2/3 cups.
• Heat the reserved 2 tablespoons fat in a heavy, large saucepan over medium-high heat. Add the garlic, and shallots, and saute for 2 minutes. Add the flour and whisk until golden, about 4 minutes. Add the degreased pan juices, and the 2 cups stock. Bring to a boil, whisking until smooth. Reduce the heat and simmer until the gravy is reduced to the desired consistency, about 4 minutes. Whisk in the lemon juice, and the sour cream. Season the gravy with salt and pepper, to taste. Pour the gravy into a serving bowl. Carve the turkey and arrange it on a serving platter. Serve the turkey with the gravy.

FRIED TURKEY RUB WITH CAJUN INJECTION

Steps:

• Mix all rub ingredients together and apply ample quantities to the outside of the turkey. Let meat marinade for 8-24 hours.
• Combine injection recipe ingredients including 1/4 to 1/2 cup of the rub; boil and reduce to 1 cup. Cool and strain mixture then inject into all areas of the turkey.
• Fry turkey according to weight of bird and fryer instructions. DO NOT attempt this indoors or too close to a builidng.

PATRICK'S TURKEY RUB

Steps:

• Blend all the rub ingredients.
• Pat the thawed turkey dry, inside and out, with paper towels.
• Prior to stuffing your turkey, rub this blend all over the bird, inside and out. Try to get some under the skin if you can. You can also use this rub if you do not plan to stuff your turkey.
• Allow the seasoned turkey to sit for a few minutes after applying the rub and prior to roasting.
• Not all the rub will stick to the turkey -- that's okay. Just use whatever sticks.
• NOTE: I also like to melt a stick of butter and pour over the turkey once it has been seasoned and is in the roaster.
• FINE HERBE BLEND RECIPE: Italian parsley, minced ¼ cup; chives, minced ¼ cup; fresh basil, minced ¼ cup; fresh thyme, minced ¼ cup; fresh mint, minced ¼ cup.

DEEP FRIED TURKEY RUB

Steps:

• Mix all ingredients thoroughly.
• Rub Turkey Inside and Out and let sit refridgerated, preferably 24 hrs before frying.

CUSTER'S OLD FASHIONED TURKEY RUB

Steps:

• Combine all ingredients and store in an air tight container. Makes enough rub for a 20 pound turkey.
• I also at times add fresh grated ginger, approx 1/4 teaspoons.

DEEP FRIED TURKEY RUB

Steps:

• In a small bowl, mix together the bay leaves, thyme, oregano, pepper, garlic powder and Creole seasoning. Rub onto a turkey and refrigerate for 24 hours before frying according to your favorite recipe.

COPYCAT DURKEE FAMOUS SAUCE

Steps:

• Whirl all ingredients in blender on high speed until smooth, about two minutes.
• Transfer to top of double boiler and cook over gently boiling water, stirring often for 12 to 15 minutes or until thickened and smooth.
• Replace mixture back into blender and whirl 30 seconds or until smooth, using high speed.
• Refrigerate in covered container 24 hours before using.
• Keep covered in the refrigerator for up to 3 months.