Slather your turkey in this too-good-to-be-true butter sauce.
| Portion size | Cook Time |
|---|---|
| Yields 8-10 | 2 hrs 10 mins |
Ingredients for Herb Butter
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh sage
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh rosemary
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh thyme
- 3/4 cup butter, at room temperature
Ingredients for Turkey
- 1, 12-14 lb turkey, thawed
- Salt and pepper, to season
Directions
- Preheat the oven to 450°F.
- Add butter, parsley, sage, rosemary and thyme to a bowl and mix until well incorporated.
- Remove the neck and giblets from the turkey and set aside.
- Dry the exterior of the turkey really well with a paper towel. This will help the turkey brown more efficiently. Season the entire bird with salt and pepper.
- Rub the turkey with the butter mixture, making sure to slip the butter under the skin of the breast as well as all over the wings and legs.
- Place the turkey into the oven and cook for 10 minutes. Turn the heat down to 350° F. Roast the turkey for 15 to 20 minutes per pound. The turkey is done when the thigh meat reaches an internal temperature of 165°F.
- Remove the turkey from the oven and allow it to rest, covered for 30 minutes up to one hour.
- Slice and serve with your favourite sides.
Enjoy!