A juicy, flavorful Thanksgiving turkey recipe with buttery herb rub, roasted to golden perfection.

Scale

1 whole turkey (12–14 lbs)

1 cup softened butter

3 cloves garlic, minced

2 tbsp rosemary, chopped

2 tbsp thyme, chopped

1 tbsp paprika

1 tsp salt

1 tsp black pepper

2 lemons, halved

1 onion, quartered

2 cups chicken broth

1. Pat turkey dry and bring to room temperature.

2. Mix butter, garlic, herbs, paprika, salt, and pepper.

3. Rub butter mixture under skin and over turkey.

4. Stuff cavity with lemon and onion.

5. Preheat oven to 325°F (165°C).

6. Place turkey in roasting pan with rack.

7. Roast 15 min per pound, basting with broth every 45 min.

8. Check doneness: 165°F in thigh.

9. Rest turkey 20–30 minutes before carving.

For extra flavor, dry-brine turkey overnight with salt.

Leftovers freeze well for up to 3 months.

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