Herb Roasted Turkey

HERB ROASTED TURKEY Ingredients: 1 Whole turkey, rinsed and patted dry with paper towels (reserve: neck, livers, gizzards for turkey stock) 3 Carrots, peeled, chopped 3 Stalks celery, chopped 1 Large shallot, peeled, chopped 2 Large garlic cloves, peeled, chopped 1 Orange, cut into wedges 1 Bottle Sterling Vintner's Collection Chardonnay 2 Sticks butter, softened 1 Tablespoon fresh parsley, minced 1 Tablespoon fresh basil, minced 1 Tablespoon fresh oregano, minced 2 Teaspoons Righteous Seasoning Directions: Preheat oven to 350. Place an oven rack on the lowest position. Remove extra racks. Place prepared turkey, in a roasting pan. Stuff turkey cavity with: carrots, celery, shallot, garlic, and orange wedges. Pour Chardonnay, into the pan, being careful not to get the turkey wet. In a medium-sized bowl, stir: parsley, basil, and oregano into softened butter. Slather herbed butter, over the top of turkey. Sprinkle Righteous Seasoning over turkey. Place lid on roaster, and place on bottom rack of oven. Remove roaster lid after 1 hour. Continue cooking until temperature registers 165 degrees, when meat thermometer is placed in the thickest part of the thigh, not touching any bones. Turkey will be golden brown. Place roaster on a cutting board. Let turkey rest, in the roaster, with the lid on, for 30 minutes. Carve turkey, and arrange sliced turkey on a platter. Served dinner style. Or put sliced turkey, in a crock pot, with 1 cup chicken broth. Heat turned to medium low, and serve buffet style. Reserve pan drippings for gravy (See Turkey Gravy for Herb Roasted Turkey recipe)