Time: 3 hours 50 minutes
Complexity: easily
Servings: 10

Roast a flavorful whole turkey in the oven, South American style, with thyme, paprika, and cayenne pepper.

Ingredients:

• 1 (6 kg) defrosted and gutted turkey, rinsed and dried
• 1 tbsp smoked paprika
• 1.5 tsp garlic powder
• 1.5 tsp onion powder
• 1 tsp cayenne pepper
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• Coarse salt and freshly ground black pepper
• Fresh thyme, for garnish

Substituting ingredients
Measuring containers used

1 glass (st.) - 250 ml.
3/4 cup (st.) - 180 ml.
2/3 cup (st.) - 160 ml.
1/2 cup (st.) - 125 ml.
1/3 cup (st.) - 80 ml.
1/4 cup (st.) - 60 ml.
1 tablespoon (tbsp) - 15 ml.
1 teaspoon (tsp) - 5 ml.
1/5 teaspoon (tsp) - 1 ml.

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Preparation:

Step 1
• In a bowl, combine smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, cayenne pepper, dried thyme, 1 tablespoon salt, and 1.5 teaspoons freshly ground pepper. Rub the turkey with the spices inside, out, and under the skin. Place on a baking sheet, cover with plastic wrap, and refrigerate for 24 hours to allow the spices to infuse.
Step 2
• Preheat oven to 160 C. In order to turkey To ensure the turkey is well browned and crispy, remove it from the refrigerator half an hour before roasting and bring it to room temperature. Tie the legs to prevent juices from leaking, and tuck the wings in or wrap them in foil to prevent burning. Place in the very bottom of the oven and roast for approximately 3 hours, basting every 40 minutes with the turkey's fat. You can check for doneness with a thermometer inserted into the thickest part of the thigh; the temperature should reach 75°C (165°F). Remove from the oven. turkey from the oven Place on a serving platter, cover with foil, and let rest for 30 minutes. Garnish with thyme sprigs.
  
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