1/2 cup butter, softened
1 1/2 tablespoons rosemary
1 1/2 tablespoons thyme
1 (12-pound) turkey
In a bowl stir together softened butter, rosemary, and thyme. Work the skin loose from a turkey and spread the herbed butter mixture underneath.
Roast according to the label directions, or at 400*F for approximately 1 1/2 to 2 hours until tender. Baste with any remaining herbed butter during roasting.
Makes 12 servings.