Consensus Holiday Turkey

Directions

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   {"0":"In saucepan melt two sticks of butter, then add olive oil and fresh herbs. Heat, stirring frequently. (This step can be done the day before).","2":"When it is time to prepare the turkey for roasting preheat the oven to 450 degrees and then microwave the butter\/oil\/herb mixture then strain into glass container.","4":"Stuff both turkey cavities and lace with twine and lacers. Then truss turkey. 8' of heavy twine is about right. (http:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=5hn5Fes01nc).","6":"With injector, inject the butter\/oil\/herb mixture into the breast, thighs and legs in multiple locations.","8":"Place the turkey BREAST DOWN on a rack in the roasting pan. Baste with butter\/oil\/herb mixture. Place in the oven. Immediately reduce temperature to 325 degrees. After 5 minutes drape with foil.","10":"Roast half of projected roasting then remove from oven, flip bird so that it is breast up. Baste again and return to the oven with a thermometer set to alarm at 160 degrees. At this point remove the foil tent.","12":"Continue roasting until internal temperature reaches 165 degrees, remove from oven and let rest uncovered for 20-30 minutes before carving."}