Hot Honey Rubbed Turkey: The Show-Stopping Main Dish You Need
Learn how to make the ultimate Hot Honey Rubbed Turkey with bold Southern flavors, sweet honey powder, and a spicy chili rub. Perfect for Thanksgiving or any special gathering!
Equipment
- 1 large roasting pan
- 1 Small Mixing Bowl
Ingredients
- 1 whole turkey (thawed, cleaned, and patted dry)
- 1 cup granulated honey powder
- 1/2 cup ground ancho chili powder
- 1/2 tbsp cayenne pepper
- 1 tbsp hot Mexican chili powder
- 1 tbsp chipotle chili powder
- 2 tbsp Badia Complete seasoning
- 1 tbsp black pepper
- 1 tbsp salt
- 1 large onion, halved
- 3 large limes, whole
Instructions
- Mix the MagicCombine all your dry seasonings and that sweet granulated honey powder in a small mixing bowl. This is where the magic happens—sweet meets heat in perfect harmony.
- Get Those Limes Juiced UpRoll those limes on the counter like you're fixing to roll out biscuit dough. It gets them good and juicy, so every drop of that tangy lime flavor works its way into the bird.
- Stuff It Full of FlavorTake your halved onion and those whole limes and stuff them right into the cavity of your turkey. Not only does this keep the meat moist, but it also infuses every bite with a burst of citrusy goodness.
- Rub It Real GoodNow for the fun part—take your seasoning mix and coat the entire turkey, front to back, side to side. Don't be shy! Make sure every inch of that bird is covered like it's heading to the Southern flavor prom.
- Bake It to PerfectionPreheat your oven to 300°F, pop that beauty into a roasting pan, and cook according to the package instructions based on your turkey’s weight. Be sure to baste it now and then to keep things juicy.