First Time Cooking a Turkey? Here’s the Foolproof Recipe You’ll Need

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Roasted Garlic and Herb Butter Turkey

Ingredients

• 1 whole 12-14 pound turkey, thawed if frozen
• 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 4 cloves garlic, roasted and minced
• 2 tbsp fresh rosemary, chopped
• 2 tbsp fresh thyme, chopped
• 2 tbsp fresh sage, chopped
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper

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Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 325°F (165°C).
2. In a bowl, combine the softened butter, roasted garlic, chopped rosemary, thyme, sage, salt, and pepper.
3. Pat the turkey dry with paper towels and carefully loosen the skin from the breast and thigh meat, using your fingers.
4. Evenly spread half of the herb butter mixture under the skin, then rub the remaining mixture over the outside of the turkey.
5. Place the turkey breast-side up on a rack in a roasting pan.
6. Roast for approximately 15 minutes per pound, occasionally basting with pan juices for added moisture.
7. The turkey is cooked when a meat thermometer inserted into the thickest part of the thigh registers 165°F (75°C).
8. Once done, allow the turkey to rest for 20 minutes before carving to let the juices redistribute.

Keywords: Herb Butter, Thanksgiving, Festive, Roasted, Dinner

Spice Rack: Salt, Black Pepper, Rosemary, Thyme, Sage

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