15lb Turkey Roasted in Gas Oven

Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat your gas oven to 325°F (165°C).

2. 2

   Remove the turkey from the refrigerator and let it sit at room temperature for about 30 minutes.

3. 3

   Pat the turkey dry with paper towels.

4. 4

   Rub the turkey all over with olive oil.

5. 5

   Season the turkey generously with salt, black pepper, dried thyme, and dried rosemary.

6. 6

   Stuff the cavity of the turkey with the quartered lemon, onion, and garlic cloves.

7. 7

   Place the turkey on a roasting rack in a roasting pan.

8. 8

   Roast the turkey in the preheated oven for about 3 to

9. 9

   5 hours, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C) in the thickest part of the thigh.

10. 10

    Baste the turkey with its own juices every 30 minutes to keep it moist.

11. 11

    Once cooked, remove the turkey from the oven and let it rest for at least 20 minutes before carving.

12. 12

    Carve the turkey and serve with your favorite sides.