My Lazy Oven Turkey Recipe

Ingredients:

12 lb Turkey *
1 medium Onion
1 tsp Dry thyme
1 tsp Dry rosemary
1 tsp Dry sage
Salt and pepper

Instructions:

* 8-14 pound

Remove giblets and neck from turkey; set aside. Rinse and drain
turkey. Pat dry. Use a covered roasting pan that just fits the bird.
Cut onion in half and place inside turkey. Blend herbs and make a
paste with a little fat. Spread on outside of turkey and press into
skin. Tie legs together. Pour 1/2 inch water into pan and cover with
lid. Place pan in a 350 degree oven for 1 1/2 to 2 hours or til meat
thermometer registers 185. Uncover for last 10 minutes to brown if
desired. Remove from oven and let sit for 15 minutes before carving.
Drain liquid into a pot and return turkey to a warm oven til ready to
carve(after standing 15 minutes).

Servings: 8