Scott's Recipe

Slow Roasted Turkey

Category: Turkey

14 lbs turkey, washed and dried
salt
dried thyme, crumbled
dried basil, crumbled
black pepper
cayenne pepper
white pepper
butter, softened


1. Rub turkey with butter. Wrap ends of legs and wings with aluminum foil to prevent burning while cooking. Sprinkle salt, thyme, basil, and three peppers (black, red and white) onto turkey and rub in well.
2. Preheat oven to 500 degrees F.
3. Place turkey in oven and cook at 500 degrees F until honey-colored (10-20 minutes). Leave uncovered.
4. Lower heat to 200 degrees F and cook 40-50 minutes per pound. Baste occasionally.

Notes: Do NOT stuff this turkey, due to the low cooking temperature. Cook dressing separate.