Alper Sarikaya — Herb and Butter Roasted Turkey

Ingredients

• 26 lbs turkey , giblets and neck removed, patted dry
• 2 sticks butter , unsalted, at room temperature
• 2 tbsp sage , fresh, plus more for stuffing the bird
• 2 tbsp thyme , fresh, plus more for stuffing the bird
• 3 tbsp parsley , fresh, plus more for stuffing the bird
• lemon zest , from one lemon
• 3 tsp kosher salt
• 1 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 1 large piece cheesecloth , double lined
• 2 lemon , halved
• 1 head garlic , tips sliced off
• 1 onion , halved
• 7-8 C chicken broth