Ingredients:
- 1 whole turkey about 12-14 pounds
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh herbs such as rosemary, thyme, and sage
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions:
Preheat the oven to 325F 165C
Rinse the turkey inside and out with cold water and pat dry with paper towels
In a small bowl, mix together the softened butter, chopped herbs, salt, and pepper until well combined
Gently loosen the skin of the turkey by carefully sliding your fingers between the skin and the meat
Spread the herb butter mixture evenly under the skin of the turkey, covering as much of the meat as possible
Tie the legs of the turkey together with kitchen twine and tuck the wing tips under the body of the turkey
Place the turkey breast side up on a rack set in a roasting pan
Roast the turkey in the preheated oven, basting every 30 minutes with pan juices, until a meat thermometer inserted into the thickest part of the thigh registers 165F 75C, about 3 to 4 hours
Remove the turkey from the oven and let it rest for 20-30 minutes before carving
Carve the turkey and serve hot
Enjoy!
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