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Crispy Herb‑Butter Roasted Turkey (12‑lb)
A step‑by‑step guide to a perfectly crisp, salty‑skin turkey with juicy, flavorful breast. The secret is a lemon‑parsley butter slipped under the skin and a foil shield that keeps the breast moist while the dark meat roasts to perfection. Ideal for Thanksgiving or any holiday feast.
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Critical Success Points
- • Separating the skin without tearing it
- • Inserting the herb butter under the skin
- • Creating and positioning the foil shield
- • Monitoring internal temperatures with a thermometer
Safety Warnings
- • Handle raw poultry with separate cutting board and wash hands thoroughly.
- • Use oven mitts when placing or removing the hot foil shield.
- • Ensure the meat thermometer probe does not touch bone for an accurate reading.
- • Kitchen twine should be food‑grade; avoid using decorative string that may melt.
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