Butterball's turkeys are definitely a celebration staple, but cooking them doesn't have to be a bother. So, here's how to cook the Fresh Li'l Butterball!
Then, mix the seasonings with the oil and rub it into your turkey.
Next, preheat the oven to 165 °F, i.e., 74 °C, for 15 minutes.
After 15 minutes, place the turkey on a parchment paper layered baking tray and place it into the oven on the middle rack.
When it's baking for an hour, take it out, and baste it with the juices.
The 15 minutes per pound rule applies here, too, so if your turkey is 9 pounds, it will take about two and a half hours to roast it. Still, I usually check the turkey's doneness when nearing two hours.
Repeat the basting after 2 hours have passed.
When the thickest part of the turkey thigh reaches a minimum internal temperature of 165 °F, i.e., 74 °C, your turkey is done.
Allow your turkey some time to rest to make it ready for serving.
Enjoy your turkey with the sides from the article!