6 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened and cut into small pats

Roast turkey quarter recipe. 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, room temperature. Put the onion and a large sprig of bay in the cavity between the legs. 1 preheat the oven to 325° fahrenheit (162° c) and adjust the oven racks so that the turkey will fit.

Press a knife downward into the deep tissue, creating 2 or 3 long pockets. Web preheat the oven to 180°c/350°f/gas 4. Depending on cut, tie leg to wing.

Return to the oven and roast for 1 hour before testing any pieces. Web heat oven to 450 degrees. If the bird is browning too much, cover the top, especially the breast, with foil.

Add the zest and juice of the lemon and 1 teaspoon of thyme leaves to the butter mixture. 1½ tablespoons freshly ground black pepper. Remove the turkey from the oven and baste all over with the cooking juices.

Web prepare the equipment. Brined and roasted whole turkey. Web preheat your oven to 500 degrees.

Web pat turkey drumsticks dry with paper towels. If using stuffing, pack half into the neck end, pushing it towards the breast. Cook 40 minutes to 42 minutes.