Spice-rubbed Turkey With Garlic-pear Puree

Total Time: 55 mins Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 45 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 1 (12 lb) turkey
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 tablespoons dry mustard
• 2 teaspoons ground sage
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon dried marjoram
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme leaves
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 4 tablespoons olive oil, divided
• 6 ripe bosc pears, peeled, cut in 1/2- inch pieces
• 4 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 cup dry wine
• 3 tablespoons brown sugar
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/8 teaspoon pepper
• 1 1/2 tablespoons chopped fresh rosemary

Recipe

• 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.