Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F.
Drain any juices from the turkey and place it on a flat rack in a large, shallow roasting pan. Pat the turkey dry with paper towels.
Working from the large cavity end, gently run your fingers between the skin and the meat to loosen the skin, taking care not to tear the skin. (Be careful not to do this with rings on your fingers!) Place the softened butter under the skin and gently massage the skin to spread the butter evenly over the whole breast.
Sprinkle the cavity generously with salt and pepper. Place half of the thyme sprigs in the cavity along with the onion and garlic. Tie the legs together with kitchen string and tie 1 length of string around the bird and the wings to keep the wings close to the body.
Brush the turkey with olive oil, sprinkle with 2 teaspoons of salt and 1 teaspoon of pepper. Remove 1 tablespoon of thyme leaves from the stems, chop them, and sprinkle on the turkey. Roast the turkey for 2 1/2 to 3 hours, until an instant-read thermometer placed in the center of the breast registers 160 degrees F. If you want the skin to be crisp, don't baste the turkey at all! About halfway through, when the breast is golden brown, cover the breast loosely with aluminum foil to prevent the skin from burning.
Remove from the oven, cover tightly with aluminum foil and allow to rest for 15 to 20 minutes. Carve and serve with the pan juices.

Kitchen-Friendly View

Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	1057.77 Kcal (4429 kJ)
Calories from fat	408.5 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	45.39g	70%
Cholesterol	533.78mg	178%
Sodium	832.56mg	35%
Potassium	1679.62mg	36%
Total Carbs	1.81g	1%
Sugars	0.75g	3%
Dietary Fiber	0.38g	2%
Protein	162.34g	325%
Vitamin C	1.4mg	2%
Iron	7.4mg	41%
Calcium	86.1mg	9%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	137.97 Kcal (578 kJ)
Calories from fat	53.28 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	5.92g	70%
Cholesterol	69.62mg	178%
Sodium	108.59mg	35%
Potassium	219.07mg	36%
Total Carbs	0.24g	1%
Sugars	0.1g	3%
Dietary Fiber	0.05g	2%
Protein	21.17g	325%
Vitamin C	0.2mg	2%
Iron	1mg	41%
Calcium	11.2mg	9%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
Find out how many calories should you eat.

Tastes

salty
savory
bitter
sweet

Search recipes
by ingredients

Construct & Analyze
Your Recipe

Analyze

Try this similar recipes

Roast Turkey with Truffle Butter (Ina Garten)

Fresh turkey, with giblets removed and 6 more..
Rosemary-Roasted Turkey with Gravy

Kosher salt and 13 more..
Turkey and Stuffing (Alexandra Guarnaschelli)

Turkey , innards removed and reserved , neck reserved for... and 17 more..
Stuffed Poblano Chiles with Walnut Sauce and Pomegranate Seeds

Boneless pork shoulder , cut into 1 1/2-inch pieces, Salt and 31 more..
Honey Brined Herb Roasted Turkey

Fresh frozen whole turkey, thawed or 1 fresh frozen whole... and 10 more..
Turkey Meatballs W/ Spicy Tomato Sauce and Whole-Wheat Spaghetti

Olive oil, Onion, chopped, Garlic cloves, minced and 20 more..
Meat Loaf with Potato Crust

Onion, finely chopped, Garlic clove, minced, Olive oil and 17 more..
Herb Roasted Turkey

Turkey, Salt, Pepper, Fresh thyme, divided, Onions, sliced and 8 more..
Herb-Roasted Turkey

Turkey (14 lb), Salt, Pepper, Fresh thyme, divided and 9 more..
Rotisserie Turkey

Turkey, fresh or defrosted, Lemon, cut in half and 10 more..