In a medium-sized bowl, stir together the softened butter, olive oil, lemon zest, garlic, and herbs.
Remove any packets and giblets inside the turkey and pat it dry. Then place the turkey on a large wire-rack roasting pan.
Take the butter mixture and spread it generously over every inch of the turkey, including under the skin and inside the cavity. Sprinkle the turkey with salt and pepper evenly.
Peel and halve the head of garlic, stuff the turkey cavity with it, the celery stalk, and the yellow onion.
Place the turkey in the oven for 30 minutes, and then turn the heat down to 350 degrees F. Tent the turkey with foil and cook for another 2 hours, or until the turkey reaches 165 degrees F. Baste the turkey every 15 to 20 minutes with the butter dripping in the pan.
Remove the turkey from the oven and foil, and let it rest for 20 to 30 minutes before carving and serving.
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