Herb Butter Turkey

Ingredients

turkey thawed, patted dry

10-14 lb

butter softened

3/4 cup

rosemary fresh, chopped

2 tbsp

thyme fresh, chopped

2 tbsp

sage fresh, chopped

2 tbsp

salt

1/2 tbsp

black pepper

1/2 tbsp

onion powder

1/2 tbsp

garlic powder

1/2 tbsp

vegetable broth

1/4 cup

broth from pan drippings

1 cup

all purpose flour

2 tbsp

Method

1. 01Preheat oven to 350°F.
2. 02Thaw turkey completely if frozen. Remove from packaging, pat dry with paper towels, and remove giblets.
3. 03Mix softened butter, rosemary, thyme, sage, salt, pepper, onion powder, and garlic powder until combined.
4. 04Flip turkey breast side down. Gently separate skin from breast using a butter knife handle and fingers. Rub 1/3 of butter mixture under the skin.
5. 05Flip turkey breast side up. Place 1/2 of remaining butter mixture under the skin. Coat exterior with remaining butter, including wings and legs.
6. 06Place turkey breast side up in roasting pan. Pour vegetable broth into bottom of pan.
7. 07Cover and roast at 350°F for 13-15 minutes per pound. Uncover for last 30-40 minutes to brown skin.4 hr
8. 08Check internal temperature in thickest part of breast. Turkey is done at 165°F.
9. 09Rest 10 minutes. Slice and serve.10 min
10. 10For gravy: bring 1 cup broth from pan to boil. Whisk in flour and onion powder. Simmer until thickened.