Preheat oven to 325 degrees. Place oven rack in lowest position.
Remove turkey neck and any giblets from cavity.
Combine all herbs and spices with softened butter. Larger turkeys may require double batch of seasoned butter.
Rub turkey all over with butter mixture; be sure to rub under skin as well.
Transfer turkey onto rack of a roasting pan. Pour te chicken stock in bottom of pan. Tent turkey with foil and bake for 20 minutes per pound, 3-5 hours depending on size.
Baste turkey every 30 minutes with juices in bottom of pan.
Remove foil tent after 2 ½ hours.
Roast until internal temperature reaches 165 degrees. Allow turkey to rest for 20 minutes before carving.