Description

Herb Butter Roasted Turkey features a perfectly golden, crispy skin that protects the most succulent and tender meat. Infused with fresh rosemary, sage, and thyme in creamy butter, this recipe is simple and nourishing, making it the centerpiece for any gathering.

Ingredients

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12–14 lbs Whole Turkey
1 cup Unsalted Butter
2 tbsp Fresh Rosemary
2 tbsp Fresh Sage
2 tbsp Fresh Thyme
4–6 cloves Garlic Cloves
2 tbsp Kosher Salt
1 tbsp Black Pepper
1 large Lemo
1 medium Onio

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Instructions

Remove the turkey from the refrigerator at least 45 minutes before cooking and pat it dry with paper towels
In a medium bowl, combine the softened butter, minced rosemary, sage, thyme, garlic, salt, and pepper. Mash together until evenly distributed
Season the inside of the turkey cavity with salt and pepper, and stuff with halved lemon and quartered onio
Loosen the skin over the breast meat and slide half of the herb butter mixture under the skin, then rub the remaining butter on the outside
Tie the legs with kitchen twine and place the turkey on a rack in a large roasting pa
Preheat the oven to 325°F (165°C). Roast the turkey until a meat thermometer reads 165°F
Baste every 45 minutes with pan juices
Remove from the oven and let the turkey rest for 30 to 45 minutes before carving

Notes

Use a meat thermometer to ensure proper cooking.

Do not skip drying the turkey skin for crispy results.

Let the butter soften at room temperature, do not melt in the microwave.

Prep Time: 45 mins
Cook Time: 3 hrs
Category: Dinner
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 6 oz
Calories: 340 kcal
Sugar: 1g
Sodium: 450mg
Fat: 18g
Saturated Fat: 9g
Unsaturated Fat: unknown
Trans Fat: unknown
Carbohydrates: 1g
Fiber: 0g
Protein: 42g
Cholesterol: 115mg