Sage Roasted Turkey

1 turkey, 12-14 lbs, thawed if frozen
1 ¼ tsp. salt
¾ tsp. cracked pepper
3 Tbl. butter, melted
1 Tbl. dried rubbed sage
1 clove garlic, minced
1 tsp. paprika, preferably smoked

Instructions:

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
Rub inside of turkey with ¼ tsp salt and ¼ tsp. pepper.
If desired, truss turkey.
Place on rack in roasting pan.
Combine butter, sage and garlic.
Brush turkey with butter mixture; sprinkle with remaining salt and pepper and paprika.
Roast until meat thermometer inserted into thickest part of thigh away from bone registered 180 degrees – approximately 2 ½ hours.
Let stand 15 minutes before carving.

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