Juicy Turkey with Cranberry Sauce

Directions

1. 1

   Pre-heat the oven to 350 degrees.

2. 2

   Remove anything from the cavity of the turkey (butchers often place the neck and gizzards in there) and pat the bird dry with a paper towel.

3. 3

   Place on a rack inside a large roasting pan.

4. 4

   Mix together the butter and fresh herbs and rub the turkey with the mixture.

5. 5

   Season with salt and pepper and place in the oven. Turkeys cook at about 13 minutes per pound, unstuffed, but use a thermometer to double check. It needs to reach an internal temperature of 165 degrees F to be safe.

6. 6

   To make the cranberry sauce, add the cranberries, sugar, water, salt and zest to a pot. Simmer on medium, stirring often, for 10 to 15 minutes or until the fruit is soft. Allow to cool.