1. Preheat your oven to 325°F (165°C).
2. In a small bowl, mix together the softened butter, rosemary, thyme, sage, salt, and pepper.
3. Pat the turkey dry with paper towels and rub the herb butter mixture all over and under the skin.
4. Place the quartered onion, lemon halves, and minced garlic inside the turkey cavity.
5. Tie the legs together with kitchen twine and place the turkey on a rack in a roasting pan.
6. Roast the turkey in the preheated oven until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C), basting occasionally with pan juices.
7. Let the turkey rest for 20-30 minutes before carving.
2. **Cranberry-Glazed Turkey Breast:**
- Ingredients:
- 1 whole turkey breast (4-6 pounds)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup cranberry sauce
- 1/4 cup orange juice
- 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- 2 tablespoons honey
- Instructions:
1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. Season the turkey breast with salt and pepper and place it in a roasting pan.
3. In a small saucepan, combine cranberry sauce, orange juice, Dijon mustard, and honey. Heat over medium heat until well combined.
4. Brush the cranberry glaze over the turkey breast.
5. Roast in the preheated oven until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C), basting with the cranberry glaze every 20 minutes.
6. Let the turkey breast rest for 10 minutes before slicing.
3. **Spiced Maple-Glazed Turkey:**
- Ingredients:
- 1 whole turkey (12-15 pounds)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup pure maple syrup
- 1/4 cup Dijon mustard
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
Instructions:
1. Preheat your oven to 325°F (165°C).
2. Season the turkey with salt and pepper and place it in a roasting pan.
3. In a bowl, whisk together maple syrup, Dijon mustard, cinnamon, ginger, and cloves to create the glaze.
4. Brush the maple glaze over the turkey.
5. Roast in the preheated oven until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C), basting with the maple glaze every 30 minutes.
6. Allow the turkey to rest for 20-30 minutes before carving.
Feel free to adjust the recipes based on your preferences and the size of your turkey. Enjoy your delicious Thanksgiving or holiday meal!
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