Fennel Spice Rub for Turkey Michael Chiarello

Elevate your holiday turkey with Michael Chiarello’s Fennel Spice Rub, a fragrant blend of bold and aromatic flavors that will make your main course unforgettable. This quick-to-prepare seasoning mix combines toasted fennel seeds, black peppercorns, and coriander seeds with the warmth of paprika, the earthy richness of oregano, and a zesty hint of orange. A touch of crushed red pepper flakes adds a subtle kick, while salt ties it all together. Perfect for infusing your turkey with deep, complex flavors, this spice rub works its magic best when left to marinate under the skin overnight. With just 10 minutes of prep time, you'll create a turkey that's juicy, aromatic, and perfectly seasoned—ideal for impressing guests at Thanksgiving, Christmas, or any festive gathering!

Nutriscore Rating: 69/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:10 mins

Servings: 1

Ingredients

• 3 tablespoons Fennel seeds
• 2 tablespoons Salt
• 1 tablespoon Black peppercorns
• 1 tablespoon Coriander seeds
• 1 tablespoon Dried oregano
• 1 teaspoon Crushed red pepper flakes
• 2 teaspoons Paprika
• 1 tablespoon Orange zest (finely grated)

Directions

Step 1

Toast the fennel seeds, black peppercorns, and coriander seeds in a dry skillet over medium heat for 2-3 minutes, or until fragrant. Be sure to shake the skillet frequently to prevent burning.

Step 2

Remove the toasted spices from the skillet and let them cool slightly.

Step 3

Using a spice grinder or mortar and pestle, grind the toasted spices until they are a coarse powder.

Step 4

In a small mixing bowl, combine the ground spices with the salt, dried oregano, crushed red pepper flakes, paprika, and orange zest.

Step 5

Mix well to fully incorporate all ingredients.

Step 6

Rub the spice mixture generously under the skin and on the surface of a thawed and prepped turkey before roasting. For best results, let the turkey sit in the refrigerator with the rub for at least 4 hours or overnight to allow the flavors to penetrate.

Step 7

Use your preferred roasting method and cook the turkey until it reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C) in the thickest part of the meat.

Step 8

Enjoy a juicy and aromatic turkey, perfect for any special occasion!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(80.7g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	125.5

Total Fat 5.2g	0%
Saturated Fat 0.3g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 14183.2mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 23.3g	0%
Dietary Fiber 14.8g	0%
Total Sugars 0.7g
Protein 5.3g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 338.4mg	0%
Iron 7.2mg	0%
Potassium 633.0mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 29.0%

Protein: 13.2%

Carbs: 57.8%