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Flavorful Roasted Turkey with Herb Butter Recipe

Roasted Turkey with Herb Butter made approachable with clear cues, pantry staples, and flexible swaps.

Ingredients
  

  • 1 whole turkey 12-14 lbs
  • 1 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 2 tablespoons fresh rosemary chopped
  • 2 tablespoons fresh thyme chopped
  • 2 tablespoons fresh sage chopped
  • 2 teaspoons garlic powder
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
  • 1 large onion quartered
  • 3 carrots cut into chunks
  • 2 stalks celery cut into chunks

Method
 

  1. Prepare the turkey by thawing and cleaning.
  2. Make the herb butter.
  3. Season the turkey.
  4. Prepare the roasting pan.
  5. Preheat the oven.
  6. Roast the turkey.
  7. Check the internal temperature.
  8. Rest the turkey.
  9. Carve and serve.