Roast Turkey with Rosemary-Garlic Crust
Melina Storch
The generous amounts of rosemary and garlic in this roast turkey mellow over the long cooking time. Thoroughly coating the turkey with butter helps keep it moist and aids in browning.
ingredients
- GARLIC-HERB BUTTER
- 1 cup unsalted butter, cut up
- 1 large garlic bulb, cloves thinly sliced
- 3/4 cup coarsely chopped fresh rosemary
- 1 teaspoon salt
- TURKEY
- 1 (12-lb.) turkey
- 1 tablespoon salt
- 1 tablespoon freshly ground pepper
- 3 carrots
- 3 ribs celery
- 1 1/2 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth
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