SERVES 10 TO 12
1 whole turkey, 10 to 12 pounds, neck and giblets
reserved for gravy
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
12 tablespoons (1½ sticks) unsalted butter
½ cup finely minced fresh parsley
1 tablespoon finely minced fresh thyme (or 2 teaspoons
dried thyme)
1 tablespoon finely minced fresh sage
1 tablespoon finely minced fresh rosemary
2 medium cloves garlic, minced or grated on a
Microplane (about 2 teaspoons)