Cajun Turkey
Ingredients
- 1 (12- to 14-lb.) fresh or frozen and thawed whole turkey, patted dry, giblets and neck removed
- 1/4 cup Cajun seasoning (such as Cajun Two Step), divided
- 2 Tbsp. kosher salt, divided
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 Tbsp. chopped fresh oregano, plus sprigs for garnish
- 1 Tbsp. chopped fresh thyme, plus sprigs for garnish
- 1 1/2 tsp. black pepper
- 1/2 tsp. cayenne pepper
- 1 Tbsp. grated lemon zest (from 2 lemons)
- 5 lemons, quartered
- 4 celery stalks, cut into 4-inch pieces
- 2 yellow onions, unpeeled and quartered
- 2 Red Delicious apples, quartered
- 1/2 cup chicken stock
- Lemon halves
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