Roasted Wild Turkey Recipe

Roasted Wild Turkey Recipe

  • 1 (10 pound) wild turkey
  • 2 large apples, quartered
  • 6 medium red potatoes, quartered
  • 2 pounds baby carrots
  • 2 medium onions, sliced
  • 2 cups water
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons seasoned salt
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon pepper
  • 1/2 cup maple syrup
  • 1/4 cup French salad dressing
  • 1/4 cup barbecue sauce
  • 2 tablespoons ketchup
  • 2 tablespoons steak sauce
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  1. Place turkey on a rack in a roasting pan; place apples in turkey cavity. Place potatoes, carrots and onions around turkey. Pour water over vegetables. Combine seasoned salt, salt and pepper; rub over turkey. Combine remaining ingredients; brush over the turkey.
  2. Cover and bake at 325 degrees F for 3-1/2 hours or until a meat thermometer reads 180 degrees F. Baste if desired. Turkey may be uncovered for the last 30 minutes for additional browning if desired.