This slow-roasted turkey, slathered with butter and stuffed with thyme, onions, and lemons, is flavorful, succulent, and easy—just plan ahead for the long roast.

Follow these tips for how to slow roast turkey including defrosting, prepping, proper cooking temperature, and what to do with leftovers.

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This Slow Roasted Turkey is juicy, tender, and flavored with a perfectly balanced brine, giving the meat a rich depth. It’s perfect for holiday gatherings or any special meal, with a crispy, buttery skin and moist, flavorful interior.

This roast turkey recipe is tender, juicy, and simple to make with garlic herb butter rubbed on the skin. Perfect for Thanksgiving!

Cooking a turkey in parchment paper yields a juicy, flavorful bird. It steams inside the parchment at a low temp, then roasts to create crispy brown skin.

This simple Herb Roasted Thanksgiving Turkey is covered in a homemade garlic and herb butter, then slowly roasted to perfection.

Roasted Boneless Turkey Breast is perfect for smaller celebrations or even a weeknight meal. It is simple to prepare, without the fuss of a full turkey — learn how to cook a boneless turkey breast!