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Best turkey ever this year, new trick was buttering between the skin and breast.

16lb bird, brined. Followed the "in the fridge for 1 day per 4 pounds" rule of thumb. Loosened (carefully, without puncturing) the skin between the breast and smeared in-between with 2 sticks of herb butter. Stuffed it with 2 quartered lemons, 2 quartered onions, and a tied-up bundle of savory herbs (sage, thyme, rosemary) Put a couple pats of butter on the top as well, and started it off with 30 minutes at 400. Then reduced the heat to 325 for the remaining 3-3.5 hours. Tucked the wings under the bird on the roasting rack, tied the legs. Baste on the hour, when it's the right color, cover with foil.