Name: S Christmas
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 4 h
Total time: 4 h 30 min
Yield: 12 servings
Cuisine: Christmas
Ingredients: 1 large whole turkey (12-14 pounds); 1 cup unsalted butter, softened; 2 tablespoons fresh rosemary, chopped; 2 tablespoons fresh thyme, chopped; 1 tablespoon sage, chopped; Salt and pepper to taste; 3 cups chicken broth; 1 cup white wine; 1 onion, quartered; 4 cloves garlic, smashed; 4 carrots, peeled and chopped; 4 celery stalks, chopped

Instructions

Preheat your oven to 325°F (165°C).
Rinse the turkey inside and out with cold water and pat dry with paper towels.
In a small bowl, mix the softened butter with the chopped rosemary, thyme, sage, salt, and pepper until well combined.
Gently loosen the skin from the turkey breast by carefully sliding your fingers underneath the skin, being careful not to tear it.
Spread half of the herb butter mixture evenly under the skin of the turkey breast. Rub the remaining butter over the outside of the turkey.
Place the quartered onion, smashed garlic cloves, carrots, and celery in the bottom of a roasting pan. This will serve as a bed for the turkey.
Pour the chicken broth and white wine into the roasting pan.
Carefully place the prepared turkey on top of the vegetables in the roasting pan.
Cover the turkey loosely with foil and roast in the preheated oven for about 3 to 4 hours, depending on the size of the turkey.
Remove the foil during the last hour of cooking to allow the skin to brown and crisp up.
To ensure the turkey is fully cooked, its internal temperature should reach 165°F (74°C) when measured with a meat thermometer inserted into the thickest part of the thigh.
Once the turkey is cooked, transfer it to a serving platter and tent it loosely with foil. Let it rest for about 20-30 minutes before carving.
Serve the turkey with your favorite traditional sides like mashed potatoes, cranberry sauce, and roasted vegetables.

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