Easy & Juicy Roasting Turkey for a Juicy Thanksgiving

Ingredients

• 1 whole turkey (12-14 pounds, 5.4-6.4 kg)
• 1 cup (226 g) unsalted butter, softened
• 1 tablespoon (15 g) kosher salt
• 1 tablespoon (15 g) fresh ground black pepper
• 2 tablespoons (30 g) fresh rosemary, chopped
• 2 tablespoons (30 g) fresh thyme, chopped
• 1 tablespoon (15 g) fresh sage, chopped
• Zest of 1 large lemon
• 1 large onion, quartered
• 1 lemon, halved
• 4 cups (960 ml) low-sodium chicken broth
• 1 cup (200 g) kosher salt (for brine)
• 1 cup (200 g) brown sugar (for brine)
• 1 gallon (3.78 L) water (for brine)
• Additional herbs, such as thyme and rosemary (for brine)