Southwestern Turkey Rub

Mexican-style salsa, butter, orange zest, and garlic combine in this simple Southwestern rub that makes for a smoky and delicious turkey.

• Preparation Time: 10 mins
• Total Time: 10 mins
• Calories: 113 Calories

Ingredients

• ½ cup butter, softened
• ½ teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• freshly ground black pepper to taste
• 2 teaspoons orange juice
• 1 (7 ounce) can Mexican salsa (such as Herdez®), drained
• ½ navel orange, zested
• ⅛ teaspoon liquid smoke flavoring

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Mash drained salsa and butter together in a bowl. Mix in garlic, orange juice, orange zest, thyme, salt, liquid smoke, and pepper.n