My Lazy Oven Turkey - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 whole turkey (8-14 lbs)
1 medium onion
1 teaspoon thyme
1 teaspoon rosemary
1 teaspoon sage
salt & pepper

Preparation

Remove giblets and neck from turkey; set aside. Rinse and drain turkey. Pat dry.
Use a covered roasting pan that just fits the bird.
Cut onion in half and place inside turkey.
Blend herbs and make a paste with a little fat. Spread on outside of turkey and press into skin.
Tie legs together.
Pour 1/2 inch water into pan and cover with lid.
Place pan in a 350 degree oven for 1 1/2 to 2 hours or until meat thermometer registers 185.
Uncover for last 10 minutes to brown if desired.
Remove from oven and let sit for 15 minutes before carving.
Drain liquid into a pot and return turkey to a warm oven until ready to carve(after standing 15 minutes).