Classic Thanksgiving Roasted Herb Turkey

This turkey is very juicy and packed with tasty green herbs. Your kitchen will smell so good while it cooks. It is the perfect centerpiece for your big holiday dinner.

Prep 20 minutes Cook 3 hours 30 minutes Total 3 hours 50 minutes Serves 12

Ingredients

• 1 whole turkey, about 12 to 14 pounds
• 1/2 cup softened unsalted butter
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 tablespoons fresh rosemary, chopped
• 2 tablespoons fresh thyme, chopped
• 1 tablespoon kosher salt
• 1 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 yellow onion, quartered
• 1 lemon, halved

How to make it

1. Preheat your oven to 325 degrees Fahrenheit.
2. Remove the giblets from the turkey and pat the bird dry with paper towels.
3. Mix the butter, garlic, rosemary, thyme, salt, and pepper in a small bowl to create a herb butter.
4. Gently loosen the skin over the turkey breast and rub about half of the herb butter underneath the skin.
5. Rub the remaining herb butter all over the outside of the turkey.
6. Stuff the onion and lemon halves into the cavity of the bird.
7. Place the turkey on a rack in a roasting pan and roast until a meat thermometer reads 165 degrees Fahrenheit in the thickest part of the thigh, which usually takes about 3 to 4 hours.
8. Let the turkey rest on a cutting board for at least 30 minutes before carving so the juices redistribute.

Tips

Serve this turkey with hot gravy and mashed potatoes. Make sure to let it rest before you slice it so it stays soft.