High-Heat Roast Turkey – the glass monocle

Ingredients

• 1 14-22 lb turkey ((if frozen, get it a week before))
• 2 tbsp dried thyme
• 1 tbsp dried rosemary
• ½ tbsp fennel seeds
• ½ tbsp dried marjoram ()
• ½ tbsp dried tarragon
• ½ tbsp dried basil
• olive oil
• 1 qt chicken stock ((optional, for gravy))