6. Use your fingers to spread some of the butter between the breast and the skin. It is important that the turkey is very dry, otherwise the butter won’t stick.
13. Melt the reserved compound butter. Soak a double cheesecloth with it. Open the oven and cover the turkey with the cheesecloth. This will prevent browning too quickly.
18. Take out of the oven and let it cool for 25-30 minutes, covered with foil. Check the temperature again, art should not be less than 165 F. If it is, cook it for 20-30 minutes longer.