Perfect Roast Turkey with Herb Butter and Golden Skin

Perfect Roast Turkey with Herb Butter and Golden Skin

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Make Perfect Roast Turkey with juicy breast meat, crisp golden skin, and simple herb butter. Clear timing, temperature checks, resting tips, and…

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Cooking tools:

  • Roasting pan
  • Oven
  • Instant-read thermometer
  • Cutting board
  • Aluminum foil
  • Paper towel
  • Mixing bowl
  • Measuring spoon
  • Chef's knife
  • Kitchen shears
  • Spoon
  • Spatula
  • Baster
  • Ladle
  • Kitchen timer
  • Fork
  • Colander
  • Plate

Ingredients

  • 1 whole turkey, 12-14 lb (5.4-6.4 kg), fully thawed
  • 2 teaspoons kosher salt, plus more if needed
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1/2 cup (113 g) unsalted butter, softened
  • 4 cloves garlic, finely minced
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh rosemary
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh sage
  • 1 teaspoon lemon zest
  • 1 yellow onion, quartered
  • 1 lemon, quartered
  • 2 celery ribs, cut into large pieces
  • 2 carrots, cut into large pieces
  • 4 sprigs fresh thyme or rosemary
  • 1 cup (240 ml) low-sodium chicken or turkey broth

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