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Fresh herbs and butter
impart their flavors into this deliciously easy roast turkey.
Rosemary-Thyme
Butter Basted Turkey
- 1 (12-pound) turkey
- Salt and freshly ground
black pepper to taste
- 1/2 cup butter, softened
1 1/2 tablespoons chopped fresh rosemary
1 1/2 tablespoons chopped fresh thyme
- Remove giblet package
and discard or use as desired. Rinse turkey inside and out and
dry thoroughly.
- Season turkey inside and
out with salt and pepper, as desired.
- In a bowl stir together
softened butter, rosemary, and thyme. Work the skin loose from
a turkey and spread the herbed butter mixture underneath.
- Roast according to the
label directions, or at 400°F (205°C) for approximately
1 1/2 to 2 hours until tender and juices run clear. Baste with
any remaining herbed butter during roasting.
Makes 12 servings.
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