INGREDIENTS
12 lb
turkey (Anything from 11-15 lbs will work, but bake time will vary)
Salt & Pepper for the inside and outside of the bird
1 cup
unsalted butter, softened
2 tbsp
olive oil (not extra virgin, plus more to drizzle top)
4 tbsp
fresh lemon juice (from 1 large lemon, plus 1/2 Tbsp lemon zest)
3
large garlic cloves (pressed)
1/4 cup
freshly chopped parsley
1/2 tbsp
salt (I used sea salt)
1/2 tsp
black pepper (freshly ground)
1
large onion (quartered (no peeling))
4
garlic cloves (halved (no peeling))
1/2
bunch parsley
1
lemon (quartered)
Kitchen String
Heavy duty foil
1
heavy roasting pan that accommodates your bird (but isn't over-sized)
1
temperature probe (to ensure a fully-cooked turkey)