Turkey

Directions

Preheat oven to 325 degrees.

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Pull neck and giblets out of the cavity.

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Throw away the liver, but you can save the rest for gravy.

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Rinse the turkey in cold water and dry with paper towels.

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Season the inside and out with salt and pepper.

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Fill the turkey with aromatics such as chopped onions, carrots, apples and herbs.

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Place breast side up in a roasting pan

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Brush with melted butter

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Tent with foil and roast for 2 hours (for a 10-12 lb turkey) add an extra 15 mins per lb for larger birds.

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Remove foil, baste with more melted butter and crank the oven to 425 degrees.

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Roast for another our or until the meat at the thigh registers 165 degrees.

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Let rest while you make gravy.

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