In a small bowl, combine butter, garlic, thyme, sage and rosemary.

How to cook a delicious turkey. Ditch the liver and save the rest of the giblets for gravy. Web instructions let turkey stand at room temperature for 30 minutes. Using a sharp knife, cut a slit to get under the skin of the turkey.

Season turkey cavity with salt and. Web rub 4 teaspoons salt mixture under skin of each breast half, 2 teaspoons salt under skin of each leg, and remaining salt mixture into cavity. Mix salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper.

If your turkey is frozen, thaw it in the fridge according to the directions on the package. This means about 1/2 to 3/4 cup of stuffing per pound of meat. Try my pork loin roast or sirloin tip roast instead!

On cooking day, take out all the extras (the gizzards) and rinse the turkey. Pull the neck and giblets out of the cavity; Preheat oven to 325 degrees f.

Web preheat the oven to 325 degrees f. I gently separated the skin from the breasts using my hand, making sure to not rip through it. Limit depth to less than 2 inches.

Web wash your turkey well with water, inside and out, removing all giblets. Not a fan of turkey? Turkey is a staple for holiday meals.