Shelly's Recipe

HERB BASTED TURKEY

Category: Turkey

1 (12-14) lb turkey
3 tbsp melted butter, oil and instant chicken bouillon
2 tsp dried thyme
1/2 tsp garlic powder and pepper
2 cups water

Rinse and stuff turkey if desired. Secure wings and lets. Place on rack in roasting pan. Combine butter, oil, bouillon and spices. Whisk well. Brush turkey with mixture. Cover top of turkey with foil; removing half way through cooking. Roast at 350 for 1 1/2 hours; basting every 30 minutes. Add water to pan; and roast 3 hours longer; still basting. Turkey is done with meat thermometer register 180 degrees in the thigh and juices run clear. Transfer to platter or cutting board; remove stuffing to serving bowl and allow turkey to rest about 20 minutes before slicing.