How to Make a Simple Easter Turkey

Preheat the oven to 325°F.

Remove the turkey giblets and pat the turkey dry with paper towels.

Rub the turkey inside and out with softened butter.

Season the turkey generously with salt and black pepper.

Stuff the cavity with onion, garlic, lemon, and herbs.

Place the turkey on a roasting rack in a large roasting pan.

Add chopped carrots, celery, and additional onion around the turkey.

Pour chicken broth into the bottom of the pan to keep the turkey moist.

Cover the turkey loosely with aluminum foil.

Roast the turkey for about 2-3 hours, basting every 30 minutes.

Remove the foil during the last 30-45 minutes to brown the skin.

Check the internal temperature at the thickest part of the thigh; it should reach 165°F.

Remove the turkey from the oven and tent with foil; let it rest for 20-30 minutes.

Carve the turkey and serve with stuffing and pan gravy.

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