Remove and discard giblets and neck from turkey. Rinse turkey with cold water, and pat dry with paper towels.
Loosen skin from turkey breast without totally detaching skin( sort of make a pocket). Stir together 2 tablespoons, butter, salt and pepper. Rub butter mixture evenly over turkey breast under skin. Carefully place sage leaves and thyme sprigs evenly on each side of breat under skin. Replace skin.
Place pear halves, celery, onion, and garlic inside cavity. Place turkey breast side up, on a lightly greased wire rack in an aluminum foil lined shallow roasting pan. Rub entire turkey evenly with remaining 2 tablespoons butter.
Bake at 325F for 2 hours and 45 minutes to 3 hours and 30 minutes or until a meat thermometer inserted in thigh reads 180°F Basting turkey every 30 minutes with pan drippings. (Prevent overcooking by checking for doneness after 2 hours)Remove turkey from roasting pan, and let sand 20 minutes before slicing. Garnish.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	195.01 Kcal (816 kJ)
Calories from fat	84.26 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	9.36g	14%
Cholesterol	60.39mg	20%
Sodium	726mg	30%
Potassium	421.6mg	9%
Total Carbs	13.14g	4%
Sugars	4.43g	18%
Dietary Fiber	2.42g	10%
Protein	14.39g	29%
Vitamin C	4.3mg	7%
Vitamin A	0.1mg	3%
Iron	1.9mg	11%
Calcium	44.8mg	4%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	118.86 Kcal (498 kJ)
Calories from fat	51.36 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	5.71g	14%
Cholesterol	36.81mg	20%
Sodium	442.51mg	30%
Potassium	256.97mg	9%
Total Carbs	8.01g	4%
Sugars	2.7g	18%
Dietary Fiber	1.47g	10%
Protein	8.77g	29%
Vitamin C	2.6mg	7%
Vitamin A	0.1mg	3%
Iron	1.2mg	11%
Calcium	27.3mg	4%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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