Ingredients
Equipment
Method
Step‑by‑Step Instructions
- Prepare the turkey by allowing it to sit at room temperature for 1 hour. Preheat the oven to 325°F (160°C) and pat the turkey dry.
- Season the cavity of the turkey with kosher salt and fresh ground black pepper.
- Stuff the cavity with quartered onion, lemon, and a mix of fresh rosemary, thyme, and sage.
- Make the herb butter by combining softened butter, minced garlic, and your chosen herbs.
- Apply herb butter under the turkey skin, especially around the breast, and then coat the surface with the remaining butter.
- Create a roasting bed in your pan with quartered onion, chopped celery, and sliced carrots.
- Place the turkey on the vegetable bed and roast for about 15 minutes per pound until the internal temperature reaches 158°-160°F.
- Remove the turkey from the oven and let it rest for 30 minutes before carving.
Nutrition
Notes
This recipe is gluten-free and can be prepared ahead to make your Thanksgiving celebration stress-free.
