Herbed Turkey

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat the oven to 350F.
2. 2
   Mix together the garlic, rosemary, butter, salt and pepper.
3. 3
   Pull apart from the meat, the skin to create a pocket.
4. 4
   Push the herb mixture in between the skin and meat.
5. 5
   Press down on the skin if necessary to distribute the mixture as evenly as possible.
6. 6
   Spray the turkey with a non stick spray (I have been know to sprinkle the outside of the turkey with a few herbs I find in the cabinet as well).
7. 7
   Cover turkey with foil and place in oven.
8. 8
   Bake approx 1 1/2 to 2 hours, or until meat thermometer reaches 185F.
9. 9
   Uncover and bake the turkey about 15 minutes or until the outside becomes a golden brown.
10. 10
    Pull out of oven and let sit about 15 minutes before carving.