Perfect Roast Turkey

Ingredients

• 1 (12-14 lb) turkey
• 1 cup butter, softened
• 2 tablespoons fresh rosemary
• 2 tablespoons fresh thyme
• Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

1. 1.Preheat your oven to 325°F (165°C).
2. 2.Rinse the turkey and pat it dry with paper towels.
3. 3.Mix butter, rosemary, thyme, salt, and pepper to create an herb butter.
4. 4.Carefully separate the turkey skin from the breast and spread herb butter underneath.
5. 5.Rub the remaining herb butter over the turkey skin.
6. 6.Place the turkey on a roasting rack in a roasting pan.
7. 7.Roast the turkey, basting every 45 minutes, until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C).
8. 8.Let the turkey rest for 20-30 minutes before carving.