How to Cook a Turkey in Roaster Oven

Ingredients:

* 1 (12- to 14-pound) turkey, thawed

* 1 tablespoon salt

* 1/2 teaspoon black pepper

* 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder

* 1/2 teaspoon onion powder

* 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano

* 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme

* 1/4 cup (1/2 stick) unsalted butter, melted

Instructions:

1. Preheat the roaster oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

2. Rinse the turkey inside and out and pat dry.

3. Season the inside of the turkey with salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, oregano, and thyme.

4. Place the turkey in the roaster oven, breast-side up.

5. Brush the turkey with the melted butter.

6. Cover the turkey with the roasting lid and roast for 3 1/2 to 4 hours, or until the internal temperature reaches 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).

7. Let the turkey rest for 15 minutes before carving and serving.

Tips:

* To prevent the turkey from drying out, add 1 cup of water to the bottom of the roasting pan.

* If you want a crispy skin, baste the turkey with the pan juices every 30 minutes during the last hour of roasting.

* To check if the turkey is done, insert a meat thermometer into the thickest part of the thigh. The turkey is done when the internal temperature reaches 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).

* Let the turkey rest for 15 minutes before carving and serving. This allows the juices to redistribute, resulting in a more tender and flavorful turkey.