Classic Thanksgiving Turkey Recipe: Juicy Herb Butter Roast for Your Holiday Table

A golden, juicy roast turkey rubbed with herb butter is the centerpiece every Thanksgiving table needs. This step by step method keeps the meat moist with crisp skin. Ideas for roast turkey, Thanksgiving dinner and holiday main dish.

• Time: 3 hr 30 min
• Servings: 8 servings

Ingredients

• 1 turkey (12 lb), thawed
• 1/2 cup butter, softened
• 1 tbsp salt and 2 tsp black pepper
• 1 lemon, 1 onion, 4 garlic cloves
• Fresh thyme and sage
• 2 cups chicken broth

Instructions

1. Mix butter, salt, pepper and herbs, rub under and over the skin
2. Stuff the cavity with lemon, onion and garlic
3. Roast at 325°F / 160°C, basting every 45 minutes
4. Rest 30 minutes before carving

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