Sunday, November 29, 2009

Turkey with Herbed Butter and Citrus

1 -12 lb Turkey
1 stick of butter - soft
1/2 tsp ground sage
1/2 tsp thyme
1/4 tsp crushed red pepper
1/2 tsp garlic powder
1/2 tsp onion powder
1/2 tsp basil
3 oranges peeled and chopped
1 lemon peeled and chopped
1 lime peeled and chopped

Clean out, rinse and pat the turkey dry. Peel all the citrus fruit (make sure to get to the flesh and all the white pith off) and chop. Stuff the cavity with the citrus. In a bowl add the soft butter and herbs. Rub the skin and under the skin around the breast meat with herbed butter.

Bake on 325 for 10-12 min per pound.

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