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Yield: varies by size of turkey
Preparation Time: 15 min; Cook Time: varies
turkey, fresh or thawed | |||
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1/4 | cup | oil | |
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salt and pepper, to taste | |||
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Butter rub: | |||
3 | sticks | (1 1/2 cups) salted butter, room temperature (amount may vary depending on size of turkey) | |
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1/4 | cup | dried rosemary | |
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1/4 | cup | dried parsley | |
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1/4 | cup | dried thyme | |
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zest of 2 lemons | |||
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Inside the bird: | |||
salt and pepper, to taste | |||
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1 | onion, peeled and cut in half | ||
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1 | lemon, cut in half | ||
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fresh parsley, if desired | |||
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fresh sage, if desired | |||
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Rub oil over the entire bird and season with a thin layer of salt and pepper.
Butter rub:
Mix together salted butter, rosemary, parsley, thyme and lemon zest.
Carefully use your fingers to separate the skin from the breast meat and stuff with about 2/3 of the butter mixture. (It is essential that the butter mixture is placed beneath the skin to flavor the meat and prevent the bird from drying out.)
Use remaining 1/3 of the butter mixture to rub over the entire outside of the bird before putting it in the oven.
Inside the bird:
Season the inside of the bird with salt and pepper, onion halves, lemon halves, fresh parsley and sage.
Roast the turkey at 350 degrees F for 13 minutes per pound.
To test if the turkey is done, poke the drumstick with a knife to ensure the juices are clear.
Tip:
Allow the bird to rest as long as it cooked. Ex: If you cook it for 2 and 1/2 hours, let it rest for 2 and 1/2 hours so it will stay moist and juicy.
Please note that some ingredients and brands may not be available in every store.
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