Herb Butter Roasted Turkey

December 14, 2016
Herb Butter Roasted Turkey
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Herb Butter Roasted Turkey

Course Main Dish
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 2 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 2 minutes
Servings 12

Ingredients

  • 1 12 pound turkey
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 3 tablespoons parsley, chopped
  • 1 tablespoon sage, chopped
  • 1 tablespoon rosemary, chopped
  • 1 tablespoon thyme, chopped
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt, divided
  • 1 lemon, quartered
  • 1 small orange, quartered
  • 1 small onion, quartered
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, divided

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 425ยฐ F. Remove giblets and neck, discard if desired. Wash turkey thoroughly inside and out, pat dry with paper towels.
  • In a small bowl, mix butter, parsley, sage, rosemary, thyme, and ยผ teaspoon salt. Set aside.
  • Sprinkle ยฝ teaspoon kosher salt and ยผ teaspoon black pepper inside the turkey cavity. Place lemon, orange, and onion wedges inside the turkey cavity. Tie the legs closed with kitchen string.
  • Place turkey on a rack in a roasting pan. Season with remaining ยผ teaspoon salt and ยผ teaspoon black pepper. Spread the herb butter all over the turkey.
  • Roast for 2 ยฝ hours or until the temperature in the thigh reaches 165ยฐ F. Transfer turkey to a cutting board and rest 30 minutes before carving.

Notes

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