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Roasted Turkey

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Ingredients

  • Turkey (frozen or fresh)
  • Salt
  • Ground Black Pepper
  • Olive oil
  • Butchers twine
  • Roasting Pan
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Cooking Instructions

Turkey defrosting times: 8 to 12 pounds will take 1 to 2 days 12 to 16 pounds will take 2 to 3 days. Allow approximately 24 hours for every 5 pounds in a refrigerator set at 40 F

1. Preheat the oven to 325.

2. First remove the giblets and neck from the cavity. You can reserve these parts for the gravy.

3. Rinse the turkey with cold running water and drain well.

4. Blot dry with paper towels.

5. Season the cavity with salt and pepper

6. Fold the wings under the body, to prevent the tips from burning.

7. Tie the legs together with butcher string.

8. Fold the neck skin and fasten it to the back with a skewer

9. Drizzle the outside of the turkey with some extra virgin olive oil.

10. Season generously with salt and pepper

11. Place the turkey, breast side up, on a rack in a large shallow a roasting pan no more than 2.5” deep.

12. Insert an oven-safe thermometer into thickest part of the thigh, being careful it does not touch the bone.

13. Roast the turkey in a preheated 325 degree F oven about 3-1/2 hours depending on the weight

14. Frequently baste the turkey with the pan juices.

15. Continue to roast until the thermometer registers 165 degrees F.

16. Remove the turkey from the oven and allow the bird to rest for 15-20 minutes before carving.

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Recent Reviews

Recent Reviews
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ellenjackb
11/05/09 04:48 PM

Roasted Turkey

It didn't say if you should cover it or not, or cover it for how long?
PrincessNancina
11/25/08 10:55 PM

turkey recipe

Its pretty basic and i added some other flavor to it. great leftovers.
KarateG94
12/23/07 03:55 PM

Go Vegan

Try Tofurkey brand holiday main dish, stuffed with wild rice & perfect with vegan gravy, for a delicious, cruelty-free holiday meal!
TPE757
11/22/07 10:13 AM

doesnt say how long to cook it for

this recipe is lacking. it says to cook the turkey for about 3 and one half hours, depending on the weight, but gives no idea as to the estimated cooking time, per pound.
Drettiben23
11/19/07 07:03 PM

perfect

the best turkey Ive ever tasted

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