Herbed Turkey
Prep Time: 30 minutes
Cook Time: 3 hours
Servings: 8

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Ingredients
- 10 pounds to 12 pound turkey, thawed completely
- 1 stick of butter (1/2 cup), softened
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme leaves
- 1 teaspoon marjoram
- 1/2 teaspoon ground sage
- 1 teaspoon dried rosemary
- 1/4 teaspoon seasoned pepper blend
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 2 cloves garlic, minced 
 
Moist, flavorful, and mildly seasoned with fresh herbs makes this a roasted turkey to remember.
 
Directions
  • Place oven rack to lowest position. Preheat oven to 350° F.
  • Remove giblets and
    neck from the inside cavity of the completely thawed turkey, rinse outside and inside of bird with
    cold water, and pat dry.
  • In a bowl, mix softened butter with herbs and seasoning. Carefully
    lift the skin away from the breast meat with your hand, being careful not to tear the skin. Gently

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rub half the butter mixture under the skin. Divide the remaining herb and butter mixture, placing
half inside of the turkey cavity and rubbing the remaining on the skin of the turkey.
  • Place
    the roasting rack inside the roasting pan and the turkey on the roasting rack. Tie the legs
    of the turkey together with baking string and tuck the wing tips under the turkey.
  • Bake
    according to directions or until a thermometer reaches 175° F. at the thickest part of the breast
    or thigh. Baste turkey every 45 minutes with drippings from the turkey.
  • When turkey has reached
    an internal temperature of 175° F, remove from oven, cover with foil,* and continue
    roasting 'til done. Allow turkey to rest for 20 to 30 minutes before carving to preserve the
    natural juices.

    *To prevent over-browning, cover turkey with tin foil during the last 45 minutes to an hour of
    roasting time.


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