Description
A classic roast turkey infused with fresh sage and thyme butter, roasted to golden perfection for a juicy and aromatic center-piece meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12–14 lb whole turkey, thawed
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 tablespoons fresh sage, finely chopped
- 2 tablespoons fresh thyme, finely chopped
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons kosher salt
- 1 tablespoon black pepper
- 1 lemon, halved
- 1 small onion, quartered
- 4 sprigs fresh sage (for cavity)
- 4 sprigs fresh thyme (for cavity)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 325F (165C).
- Remove giblets from the turkey and pat the skin completely dry using paper towels.
- In a small bowl, combine softened butter, chopped sage, chopped thyme, minced garlic, 1 tablespoon of salt, and black pepper until smooth.
- Season the inside of the turkey cavity with salt and pepper. Stuff the cavity with the halved lemon, quartered onion, and fresh herb sprigs.
- Gently separate the skin from the breast meat using your fingers and spread half of the herb butter directly onto the meat under the skin.
- Rub the remaining herb butter over the entire exterior of the turkey, including the legs and wings.
- Place the turkey on a roasting rack inside a roasting pan.
- Roast until a meat thermometer inserted into the thickest part of the thigh reaches 175F (approximately 13-15 minutes per pound).
- Remove from oven and transfer to a carving board. Let the turkey rest for at least 30 minutes before carving.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 3 hours 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American