OLD SCHOOL HERB ROASTED TURKEY 🦃/ THE MOST FLAVORFUL JUICY TURKEY 🦃 EVER/HAPPY THANKSGIVING YALL

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Olive oil reduces saturated fat while adding flavor.

whole turkey

🥗Healthier: cornish hens

💰Cheaper: chicken

Cornish hens are smaller and can be more affordable.

Brine the turkey for 24 hours and then discard the brine.

Rinse the turkey under cold water to remove the herbs from the brine.

Pat the turkey dry with paper towels to ensure the butter sticks.

Microwave the butter to soften it, then rub it all over the turkey, including in the crevices.

Season the turkey generously with kosher salt and black pepper.

Place the turkey in a roasting pan, breast side down, and add a little liquid to the bottom of the pan.

Roast the turkey at 350°F (175°C) for about 3 hours, basting with the juices halfway through the cooking process.

After cooking, let the turkey rest before carving.

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