Thanksgiving Turkey with Herb Butter (Juicy and Golden) - Quickie Recipe

Ingredients

• 1 whole turkey, 12-14 lb (5.4-6.3 kg), fully thawed, neck and giblets removed
• 3 tablespoons kosher salt
• 1 tablespoon freshly ground black pepper
• 10 tablespoons (140 g) unsalted butter, softened
• 4 garlic cloves, finely grated or minced
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh sage
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh rosemary
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
• 1 teaspoon finely grated lemon zest
• 2 yellow onions, quartered
• 3 large carrots, cut into 2-inch pieces
• 3 celery ribs, cut into 2-inch pieces
• 1 lemon, quartered
• 1 head garlic, halved crosswise
• 2 cups (480 ml) low-sodium turkey or chicken stock, divided