HOW TO COOK A
Perfect Roast Turkey
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WHAT YOU NEED
Grab these ingredients, and let's cook a juicy, moist roast turkey!
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PREP
1. Put a rack in a roasting pan. Make your own from foil if you don't have one.
2. Rinse the turkey and pat it dry with paper towel.
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SEASON
Rub salt and pepper inside the cavity, then stuff with carrot, onion, and celery leaves.
Rub the skin with butter, then add salt and pepper. Cover the cavity.
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TRUSS
5. Pour some chicken broth into the pan to keep the drippings from drying out.
6. Truss the turkey with kitchen twine.
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ROAST
Preheat the oven to 400°F, then lower it to 350°F and cook for 13 minutes per pound.
Baste every 30 minutes and cook until it has an internal temperature of 165°F.
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SERVE
9. Let the turkey rest for 30-60 minutes tented with foil.
10. Carve the turkey or serve it whole on a platter.
Carving Tips
ENJOY!
This moist, juicy roasted turkey will be the star of your Thanksgiving dinner!
Storing Leftovers
SERVE YOUR TURKEY WITH THESE!
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