Kick Your Turkey Up A Notch With These 5 Turkey Rubs

For many of us, Thanksgiving is the one time of year you roast a turkey. That's a lot of weight to put on one dish, and as a result, the whole process can get overly complicated. Do you brine? Tent? Baste? All of the above?! We know most people will try anything to ensure their turkey is juicy and full of flavor.

The whole process can be intimidating, but it absolutely doesn't have to be. It is just as easy as using one of these fool-proof rubs—which can be conquered in five minutes or less, for reals—massaged onto the turkey, thrown on a roasting pan and baked at 350° until your meat thermometer reads 165°F. Boom! Done. (Each rub recipe works for a 14- to 16-pound turkey, but you can easily scale it.)

Once you've tried some of these, we encourage you to try making your own with your favorite flavors! And once your rub is perfect, that will give you plenty of time to focus on your holiday sides, or pour a drink and toast to your awesomeness.

Used one of these rubs? Let us know how it came out in the comments below!