Spice-Rubbed Turkey with Garlic-Pear Puree

Recipe from the Butterball Kitchen

A sweet and savory seasoning is rubbed on the turkey before roasting. Turkey is served with a garlic-pear puree.

Ingredients:

• 1 (12 pounds) turkey

• 2 tablespoons olive oil

Seasoning:

• 2 tablespoons dry mustard

• 2 teaspoons ground sage

• 1 teaspoon each garlic powder, dried marjoram leaves

• 1 teaspoon each dried thyme leaves, paprika

• 1 teaspoon salt

• 1 teaspoon ground black pepper

Puree:

• 4 tablespoons olive oil, divided

• 6 ripe Bosc pears, peeled, cut in 1/2- inch pieces

• 4 cloves garlic, minced

• 1 cup dry white wine

• 3 tablespoons brown sugar

• 1 tablespoon lemon juice

• 1/4 teaspoon salt

• 1/8 teaspoon pepper

• 11/2 tablespoons chopped fresh rosemary

Directions:

1 Prepare turkey as per package instructions. Brush skin with 2 tablespoons olive oil.

2 Combine mustard, sage, garlic powder, marjoram, thyme, paprika, salt, pepper and nutmeg.

3 Sprinkle seasoning mixture over the turkey.

4 Follow roasting directions on package. Let stand 15 minutes before carving.

5 Meanwhile, combine pears, garlic, wine and brown sugar in medium saucepan. Bring to a simmer over medium-high heat then reduce to medium-low. Cook 25 minutes, or until pears are very tender and most of wine has evaporated. Place pear mixture into food processor container fitted with steel blade; process until smooth. With machine running, slowly add remaining 1/4 cup olive oil through feed tube to make a smooth and creamy puree. Pour into medium bowl. Stir in lemon juice, salt and pepper. Serve at room temperature or refrigerate until ready to serve.

6 Carve turkey. Serve with Garlic-Pear Puree.

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