Roasted Turkey Recipe

Roasted Turkey Directions

Open turkey and remove the giblets from both cavities.
Rinse the cavity and pat dry.
Place bird breast side up on a rack in roasting pan.
Place the onion, celery and garlic in the body cavity of bird.
In a small saucepan combine the butter, sage, thyme, marjoram and salt.
Cook over medium heat stirring occasionally until butter is melted.
Generously brush all over the turkey.
Insert a meat thermometer in between the leg and thigh during the last 30 minutes of baking time.
Cook until thermometer registers 185°.
Baste with butter mixture again if desired.
Remove roasted turkey from oven and cover with foil and let set 15 minutes before carving.

Recipe Note: Unstuffed birds cooked faster than stuffed ones. Cook on roasting rack for best results. If turkey starts to brown too quickly cover loosely with foil.