You can't go wrong with this recipe! How To Cook A Perfect Turkey Ingredients 14-16 pound turkey, fresh or thawed 1 teaspoon salt (omit if turkey has been brined) 1 teaspoon pepper 1 lemon, quartered 1 medium onion, peeled and quartered 1-2 sprigs fresh parsley 1-2 sprigs fresh thyme 1-2 sprigs fresh rosemary 1-2 sprigs