Mix the smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, cayenne pepper, dried thyme, 1 tablespoon salt and 1 1/2 teaspoons black pepper in a bowl. Sprinkle some of the spice rub inside the cavity of the turkey. Separate the skin from the breast meat with your fingers, starting at the top of the breast and sliding to the right and left, then working down. Massage some of the rub onto the meat under the skin. Sprinkle the remaining rub on the turkey's skin. Place the turkey on a sheet tray and cover with plastic wrap. Refrigerate overnight or up to 24 hours so the flavors can marry.
Set a rack at the lowest position in the oven and preheat to 325 degrees F. Remove the turkey from the refrigerator to bring to room temperature. Tie the legs together and tuck the wing tips under. Place the turkey in a roasting pan. Drizzle the outside of the turkey with a few tablespoons of olive oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Roast the turkey about 3 hours, or until a thermometer inserted into the thickest part of the thigh registers 165 degrees F. Transfer the turkey to a platter, cover loosely with foil and let rest 30 minutes before carving.
Photograph by David Malosh

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	792.81 Kcal (3319 kJ)
Calories from fat	286.91 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	31.88g	49%
Cholesterol	2114.22mg	705%
Sodium	864.58mg	36%
Potassium	1286.14mg	27%
Total Carbs	1.16g	0%
Sugars	0.12g	0%
Dietary Fiber	0.42g	2%
Protein	114.52g	229%
Vitamin C	0.3mg	0%
Vitamin A	25.4mg	847%
Iron	38.4mg	213%
Calcium	119.7mg	12%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	124.52 Kcal (521 kJ)
Calories from fat	45.06 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	5.01g	49%
Cholesterol	332.07mg	705%
Sodium	135.79mg	36%
Potassium	202.01mg	27%
Total Carbs	0.18g	0%
Sugars	0.02g	0%
Dietary Fiber	0.07g	2%
Protein	17.99g	229%
Vitamin A	4mg	847%
Iron	6mg	213%
Calcium	18.8mg	12%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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