Perfect Christmas Roast Turkey

Ingredients:

• 1 (12-14 lb) whole turkey, thawed if frozen
• 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
• 3 tablespoons fresh herbs (sage, thyme, rosemary), finely chopped
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 tablespoons kosher salt
• 1 tablespoon black pepper
• 1 lemon, quartered
• 1 onion, quartered
• 3 celery stalks, roughly chopped
• 2 carrots, roughly chopped
• 2 cups chicken broth

Instructions:

1. Remove turkey from refrigerator 1 hour before cooking. Preheat oven to 325°F (165°C).
2. In a bowl, mix softened butter with herbs, garlic, 1 tablespoon salt, and 1 teaspoon pepper.
3. Pat turkey dry with paper towels. Gently loosen skin over breast and thighs.
4. Spread herb butter mixture under the skin and all over the turkey.
5. Stuff cavity with lemon, onion, and some celery and carrots.
6. Place remaining vegetables in roasting pan, pour in chicken broth.
7. Place turkey on top of vegetables, breast side up.
8. Roast for 15-20 minutes per pound, basting every 30 minutes.
9. Turkey is done when thermometer inserted into thickest part of thigh reads 165°F (74°C).
10. Let rest for 20-30 minutes before carving.