Easy Oven Turkey Recipe

Serves: 8

Cooking Time: 2 hr

Ingredients

• 14 pounds turkey
• 1 medium onion
• 1 teaspoon dry sage
• 1 teaspoon dry thyme
• Salt and pepper

Instructions

1. Remove giblets and neck from turkey; set aside. Rinse and drain turkey. Pat dry. Use a covered roasting pan that just fits the bird.
    
2. Cut onion in half and place inside turkey. Blend sage, thyme, salt and pepper with a little fat to make a paste. Spread on outside of turkey and press into skin. Tie legs together.
    
3. Pour 1/2 inch water into pan and cover with lid. Place pan in a 350 degree F oven for 1 1/2 to 2 hours or until meat thermometer registers 185 degrees F.
    
4. 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.