- 1 (14- to 16-pound) turkey
- 1/2 cup butter, melted
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 teaspoons dried thyme leaves
- 2 teaspoons dried oregano leaves
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Rinse turkey inside and out; pat dry with paper towels.
- In small bowl, mix butter, oil, thyme, oregano, garlic powder and pepper.
- Loosen skin from breast and rub herb mixture under skin. Rub remaining herb mixture over outside of turkey.
- Place turkey on rack in roasting pan. Roast 2 1/2 to 3 hours or until thermometer inserted in thickest part of thigh registers 180°F.
- Let stand 15 minutes before carving.
turkey
baked
herb-crusted
roast
main dish