Best Turkey Recipe

Ingredients

For the turkey:

• 1 10-12 lb whole turkey
• 1 whole white onion peeled and quartered
• 1 lemon quartered
• 2 fresh rosemary sprigs
• 3-4 fresh thyme sprigs
• 2 sprigs fresh sage
• Extra fresh herb sprigs cranberries and lemons, for garnish

For the herb butter:

• ¾ cup unsalted butter softened to room temperature
• 1 tablespoon rosemary leaves finely chopped
• 1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves
• 1 tablespoon fresh sage finely chopped
• 4 garlic cloves minced
• 1 teaspoon lemon zest
• 1 teaspoon kosher salt
• ½ teaspoon ground black pepper

Instructions

For the turkey:

1. Arrange your oven rack on a lower position and preheat the oven to 350F. Place a rack in a large roasting pan.
2. Remove the turkey neck and giblets from the inside of the turkey cavity.
3. Pat the turkey skin dry with paper towels and place the turkey onto your roasting rack.
4. Place the quartered onion, lemon, and fresh herb sprigs inside of the cavity of the turkey.

For the Butter

5. In a small bowl, mix together the butter, chopped herbs, minced garlic, salt and pepper.
6. Rub the butter mixture under the turkey skin and all over the turkey evenly.
7. Using a cooking string, tie the turkey legs together, or use a piece of the turkey skin pulled over the legs.
8. Roast the turkey uncovered for 13 minutes per pound basting occasionally, or until the internal temperature of the thickest part of the turkey meat is 165F.
9. Remove the turkey from the oven and place a piece of aluminum foil over the top to seal in the juices. Allow the turkey to rest for 15-20 minutes before carving. Discard the herbs in the turkey cavity.
10. Slice the turkey and serve warm, enjoy!