The Attention-Hungry Turkey Of Moistness
Serves: 4
Lilian Bahringer
1 January 1970
Based on User reviews:
45
Spice
60
Sweetness
35
Sourness
41
mins
Prep time (avg)
5.1
Difficulty
Ingredients:
Directions:
1
Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C)
2
Set oven rack to the lowest position so the turkey will fit
3
Rinse the turkey and pat dry
4
Place in a large roasting pan and loosely fill the cavity with stuffing
5
Rub butter all over the outside, and season with salt and pepper
6
Use a large sheet of aluminum foil to make a tent over the bird
7
Place in the preheated oven, and here's where it gets interesting
8
Baste every 5 to 10 minutes - everywhere! Whenever you're not doing something, baste! If you are too busy to baste, take turns with someone else
9
After 2 hours, remove the foil tent
10
Keep roasting until the internal temperature reaches 180 degrees F (82 degrees C) when taken in the thickest part of the thigh
11
It should take about 4 hours total