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Stop overcooking your turkey: These tips from the Good Housekeeping Test Kitchen will help you learn how to prepare a turkey the right way.

How to Prepare a Turkey for Roasting

turkey (12–14 pounds),

onions,

thyme

tbsp. softened butter or olive oil

carrots,

celery,

kosher salt

pepper

c. low-sodium chicken broth

I reserve a fresh one. It just tastes better that way.

Do you buy your Thanksgiving turkey fresh or frozen?

To roast a turkey in the oven, you want to make sure you use plenty of butter and start with a blast of heat. This foolproof method has been tested—and tested—by the Delish kitchen and we've gotta admit: It makes one delicious turkey.

How to Roast a Turkey

black pepper

onion,

rosemary

sage leaves

garlic,

c. butter

chicken broth

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This Is The Only Roast Turkey You Need

Simple instructions on how to make an Easy Roasted Turkey with perfectly crispy skin and moist meat without a lot of fuss.

Easy Roasted Turkey

12-15 pound all-natural whole turkey

unsalted butter

white wine

kosher sea salt and fresh ground black pepper

Preheat oven to 325F/162C degrees.

Place turkey, breast side up, on rack in a shallow roasting pan. Combine the white wine and melted butter, pour over the turkey, then sprinkle with the salt and pepper.

Place the turkey in the preheated oven and let roast undisturbed for the first 1 1/2 hours, then baste with the butter/wine pan juices every 30 minutes until turkey is fully cooked, about 3 to  3 1/2 hours in total cooking time. *Can add a little more wine to the pan if needed for basting juices and loosely tent the turkey with foil if it starts turning too brown.

Turkey is done when a meat thermometer inserted into the inner thigh registers 165°F/73C and the juices run clear. Remove the turkey from the oven and place on a cutting board. Allow to rest for 25-30 minutes before carving to allow the juices to redistribute. In the meantime, make a tasty homemade gravy with the pan juices!

This easy garlic and herb oven roasted turkey takes all the stress out of making your Thanksgiving turkey! Using simple ingredients and directions, this turns out a juicy and flavorful turkey every time!

Easy Garlic and Herb Oven Roasted Turkey Recipe

turkey

unsalted butter, softened

olive oil

Tablespoons herbs

Zest of 1 lemon, plus the lemon itself

yellow onion

celery stalk, chopped in long strips

garlic

Kosher salt

Tablespoons black pepper

Take the turkey out of the fridge and...

Take the turkey out of the fridge and allow it to come to room temperature for 30 minutes.

Preheat the oven to 450 degrees.

Prep your ingredients. In a medium sized bowl,...

Prep your ingredients. In a medium sized bowl, stir together softened butter, olive oil, herbs, and lemon zest. Place the salt and pepper in a bowl and lay out all the other ingredients so they're ready to go.

You'll probably want to remove any rings and...

You'll probably want to remove any rings and roll up your sleeves at this point because you're about to get up close and personal with this turkey. Ready?

Rinse the turkey under cold water and make...

Rinse the turkey under cold water and make sure to remove any gravy packets and the giblets. Place the turkey on a roasting pan and pat dry with paper towels. Make sure to dry the top, inside the cavity, and the underside of the turkey.

Grab a hunk of the butter mixture and...

Grab a hunk of the butter mixture and rub it all over the turkey, over the wings and breast, underneath, and in the cavity. Then take your fingers and work them under the skin (I told you we were going to get up close and personal, right?), and rub some butter under the skin of the breast as well.

Sprinkle the salt and pepper evenly all over...

Sprinkle the salt and pepper evenly all over the bird and inside the cavity. You may not need the full 1/4 cup, but the bird should look like a light snow has fallen all over it.

Halve the garlic crosswise so the centers are...

Halve the garlic crosswise so the centers are exposed then stuff it in the cavity along with the onion, celery, and halved lemon. Tie the legs together with twine, tuck the wings under, and place the bird in the oven.

Bake the turkey at 450 for 30 minutes...

Bake the turkey at 450 for 30 minutes then turn the heat down to 350, tent with foil, and continue to cook for 2 hours. Take the bird out after 2 hours and insert a thermometer into the thickest part of the thigh. If you're way off, set the timer for another 45 minutes and check again. If it's at 150 or higher, you know you're getting close--check every 10-15 minutes from there. Remove the foil for the last 30 minutes of baking, unless it's getting too browned.

Once the thigh registers 165 degrees, remove the...

Once the thigh registers 165 degrees, remove the turkey from the oven, and allow to stand for 30 minutes before carving.

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This Easy Garlic and Herb Roasted Turkey with lemon, fresh herbs, butter, and garlic makes a moist and flavorful turkey every time!

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