Just in case you find yourself wondering how you insert a thermometer when you’re roasting a turkey in a bag—you just stab through the bag. There’s no use searching for your vent holes ...

Preheat the oven to 475 degrees. Rinse the turkey, brush off the shallots and garlic, and pat dry with a paper towel. Place the bird on a roasting rack. Spread butter over the turkey, season with ...