{"id":903,"date":"2017-02-07T02:16:20","date_gmt":"2017-02-07T07:16:20","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/activeseniorsdigest.ca\/wp_activeseniorsdigest\/?p=903"},"modified":"2017-02-07T02:16:20","modified_gmt":"2017-02-07T07:16:20","slug":"cajun-spice-roast-turkey","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/activeseniorsdigest.ca\/wp_activeseniorsdigest\/?p=903","title":{"rendered":"Cajun Spice Roast Turkey"},"content":{"rendered":"<h3><a href=\"http:\/\/activeseniorsdigest.ca\/wp_activeseniorsdigest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/turkey.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-904\" src=\"http:\/\/activeseniorsdigest.ca\/wp_activeseniorsdigest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/turkey.jpg\" alt=\"turkey\" width=\"1000\" height=\"500\" srcset=\"http:\/\/activeseniorsdigest.ca\/wp_activeseniorsdigest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/turkey.jpg 1000w, http:\/\/activeseniorsdigest.ca\/wp_activeseniorsdigest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/turkey-300x150.jpg 300w, http:\/\/activeseniorsdigest.ca\/wp_activeseniorsdigest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/turkey-768x384.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/a><em>Holiday turkey with a southern kick<\/em><\/h3>\n<p>The pressure to not overspend is on for half of Canadians during the holiday season, according to a survey commissioned by Walmart Canada.<\/p>\n<p>This year, you can stick to your budget with this delicious Cajun-inspired turkey recipe that offers a not-too-spicy kick that uses pantry essentials to serve eight people for just $16.54, or $2.07 per person.<\/p>\n<p><strong>INGREDIENTS:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>5-7 kg frozen turkey, thawed<\/li>\n<li>1 tsp (5 mL) each, cayenne pepper (optional), garlic powder, salt<\/li>\n<li>1\/2 tsp (2 mL) thyme<\/li>\n<li>1\/2 tsp (2 mL) onion powder<\/li>\n<li>1\/2 tsp (2 mL) oregano<\/li>\n<li>1\/2 tsp (2 mL) pepper<\/li>\n<li>1\/2 tsp (2 mL) paprika<\/li>\n<li>1\/2 cup (125 mL) butter, at room temperature<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>DIRECTIONS:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Heat oven to 325 F (160 C). Place a rack in a large, deep roasting pan. Dry turkey well with paper towels. Mix all seasonings together in a small bowl. Reserve 1 tsp of spice mix. Add butter to remaining mixture and combine. Rub under and on skin of turkey. Place turkey on rack in prepared pan.<\/li>\n<li>Roast until thermometer inserted into the thickest part of the thigh reads 170 F (75 C), leg moves easily when twisted, and juices run clear; about 3 to 3 1\/2 hours. Remove from oven, tent loosely with foil, and let rest at least 30 minutes before carving.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Tip:<\/strong> For an extra boost of flavour, add a halved lemon, 4 unpeeled garlic cloves, and a handful of parsley to turkey cavity before roasting.<br \/>\nFind more delicious Christmas recipes at www.walmart.ca\/recipecentre.<\/p>\n<p><em>www.newscanada.com<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Holiday turkey with a southern kick The pressure to not overspend is on for half of Canadians during the holiday season, according to a survey [&hellip;] <span class=\"read-more-link\"><a class=\"read-more\" href=\"http:\/\/activeseniorsdigest.ca\/wp_activeseniorsdigest\/?p=903\">Read More<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":905,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"spay_email":"","jetpack_publicize_message":"","jetpack_is_tweetstorm":false},"categories":[5],"tags":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v17.4 - 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