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Classic Oven Roasted Turkey with Herbs

Erin Sellin - Dinners, Dishes & Desserts
“Get the perfect oven roasted turkey for your holiday table with this simple and delicious recipe. The meat stays juicy and tender every time! ” – Erin Sellin, Dinners, Dishes & Desserts

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Ingredients

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1 (12 to 14 lb.) Whole turkey fresh or frozen, thawed
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1 lg. Onion, quartered
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1 Lemon, quartered
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3 Whole Bay Leaves
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2 tsp. Salt
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1 tsp. Garlic Powder
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1/2 tsp. Black Pepper
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2 sprigs Rosemary
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2 sprigs Sage
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2 sprigs Thyme
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2 cloves Garlic, crushed
Herb Butter Rub
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8 Tbsp. Butter, room temperature
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2 cloves Garlic, minced
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2 Tbsp. Fresh Sage, minced
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2 Tbsp. Fresh Thyme, minced
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1 Tbsp. Fresh Rosemary, minced
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Salt and Pepper

Cooking Directions

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Remove turkey from the fridge and let stand at room temperature for at least 30 minutes before baking.
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Remove the neck and giblets from the turkey
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Preheat oven to 450 degrees.
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In a small bowl mix together salt, black pepper and garlic powder. Sprinkle on the inside cavity of the turkey to season.
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Place the quartered onion, lemon, bay leaves, sage, rosemary, thyme and garlic into the turkey.
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Bring the legs together and tie together with string.
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Tuck the tips of the wings under the turkey.
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In a small food processor mix together butter, garlic, sage, thyme and rosemary until well blended.
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Generously season the outside of the entire turkey with salt and pepper.
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Use your fingers rub the butter mixture evenly over the turkey until it is well coated.
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Place the turkey in a roasting pan with about 1 cup of water in the bottom.
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Bake for 30 minutes until the skin is golden, then reduce the temperature to 350 and cook for an additional 2 1/2 hours. Total cooking time will vary based on the size of your turkey, but count on about 15 minutes per pound.
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Remove turkey from the oven and tent with foil for 20 minutes before slicing to serve.

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