Roasted Turkey

This will be your new go to Roasted Turkey Recipe for Thanksgiving!

1

MAKE HERB BUTTER

Combine all of the ingredients in a bowl and mix to combine. Set aside until you are ready to coat the turkey.

2

STUFF TURKEY

Bring the turkey to room temperature for 1 hour. Preheat the oven to 500F with the rack low. Remove neck and giblets, dry, and season. Stuff with vegetables and apple, and place the turkey on veggies in a roasting pan.

3

SMEAR HERB BUTTER

Using your hands lift the skin up from the breast and smear herb butter under the skin then smear the rest of the skin on top of the bird with the remaining herb butter.

4

BAKE

Bake for 30 minutes at 500 degrees then place foil just ontop of the breast

5

REDUCE HEAT

Reduce heat to 350 degrees and roast for an additional 1 1/2-2 hours or until the turkey reaches 161-165 degrees. Allow the turkey to rest for 1 hour before slicing into it.

Serve this Roasted Turkey with cranberry sauce and mashed potatoes.