Roast Turkey

Step 1

Pre-heat oven to 325 degrees F.

Step 2

Wipe turkey dry and remove giblets. There is no need to rinse! (see information in post)

Step 3

Carefully separate skin from turkey with your fingers. Slide some butter and salt under the skin of the turkey.

Step 4

Fill cavity of bird with lemon wedges, herbs and more salt.

Step 5

Melt remaining butter and pour over bird. Baste turkey every 30 minutes (if desired)

Step 6

Roast until thermometer inserted in thickest part of thigh registers 165 degrees F.

Step 7

Remove from oven and tent with foil and allow to rest 20 minutes.