Name: Easy To Bake A Turkey
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 2 h 30 min
Total time: 3 h
Yield: 1 whole turkey
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 (12-14 pound) whole turkey, thawed if frozen; 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened; 2 teaspoons salt; 1 teaspoon black pepper; 1 onion, quartered; 3-4 garlic cloves, peeled; 1 lemon, halved; 2 sprigs of fresh rosemary; 2 sprigs of fresh thyme; 1 cup chicken or turkey broth

Instructions

Preheat your oven to 325°F (165°C) and position the rack in the lower third of the oven.
Remove the giblets and neck from the turkey cavity and pat the turkey dry with paper towels.
In a small bowl, mix the softened butter with salt and pepper until well combined.
Gently separate the skin from the turkey breast by sliding your fingers under the skin. Be careful not to tear the skin.
Spread half of the seasoned butter under the skin of the turkey breast, then rub the remaining butter over the outside of the turkey.
Place the quartered onion, garlic cloves, lemon halves, rosemary, and thyme inside the turkey cavity.
Tie the turkey legs together with kitchen twine and tuck the wing tips under the body of the turkey.
Place the turkey breast side up on a rack in a roasting pan. Pour the broth into the pan to keep the turkey moist during cooking.
Cover the turkey loosely with foil and roast for about 2 to 2.5 hours, then remove the foil and continue roasting until the internal temperature of the thickest part of the thigh reads 165°F (74°C) on a meat thermometer.
Once the turkey is cooked, remove it from the oven and tent it loosely with foil. Let it rest for at least 20-30 minutes before carving.
Carve the turkey and serve with your favorite side dishes and gravy.

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