maple sage spice rub

Name: Maple Sage Spice Rub
Prep time: 5 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 4 tablespoon(s) kosher salt; 2 tablespoon(s) dried sage, crumbled; 1/2 teaspoon(s) pumpkin pie spice; 1/2 teaspoon(s) black pepper, coarsely ground; 1/2 teaspoon(s) garlic powder; 2 tablespoon(s) dark maple syrup (not imitation)

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Elaine Bovender

Wilmington, NC

Updated on Nov 3, 2016

I had always brined my turkey before preparing, but last year I decided to try this recipe that I got from my oldest daughter. I'm not sure where she got it, but holy cow, it made the best turkey that I ever tasted! I haven't tried this with other meats, but I'll bet it would make a superb pork loin roast. I'll try it and let you know!

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prep time 5 Min

cook time

method Refrigerate/Freeze

yield Makes enough for a 12 to 14 lb turkey

Ingredients

4 tablespoons kosher salt
2 tablespoons dried sage, crumbled
1/2 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
1/2 teaspoon black pepper, coarsely ground
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
2 tablespoons dark maple syrup (not imitation)

How To Make maple sage spice rub

Step 1

TO MAKE THE RUB: Combine the dry ingredients in a small bowl. Add the maple syrup and stir well. Mixture should look and feel like wet sand.

Step 2

THE TURKEY: Rub the mixture on the inside and outside of the turkey. Place turkey in a plastic bag and refrigerate at least 12 hours, up to overnight. Every few hours or so, turn the turkey around in the bag to marinate in the juices that have been released. (They will eventually mostly get reabsorbed, but this helps the flavors penetrate the meat evenly.)
Step 3

NOTE: Do not use a kosher turkey for this recipe. Kosher turkeys have already been brined before you buy them.
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