Roast Turkey With Sage And Thyme

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Happy thanksgiving!!

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Steps

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Remove and discard giblets and neck from turkey.

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Rinse turkey with cold water , and pat dry with paper towels.

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Loosen skin from turkey breast without totally detaching skin.

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Stir together 2 tablespoons , butter , salt and pepper.

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Rub butter mixture evenly over turkey breast under skin.

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Carefully place sage leaves and thyme sprigs evenly on each side of breat under skin.

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Replace skin.

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Place pear halves , celery , onion , and garlic inside cavity.

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Place turkey breast side up , on a lightly greased wire rack in an aluminum foil lined shallow roasting pan.

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Rub entire turkey evenly with remaining 2 tablespoons butter.

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Bake at 325f for 2 hours and 45 minutes to 3 hours and 30 minutes or until a meat thermometer inserted in thigh reads 180f basting turkey every 30 minutes with pan drippings.

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Remove turkey from roasting pan , and let sand 20 minutes before slicing.

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Garnish.

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Ingredients

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whole turkey, butter, salt, pepper, fresh sage leaf, fresh thyme sprigs, pears, celery ribs, onion, garlic cloves, flat leaf parsley