7UP Roasted Turkey

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat oven to 325
2. 2
   Clean turkey inside and out and pat dry
3. 3
   Optionally stuff turkey if desired
4. 4
   Place turkey in pan breast side up and pour 7up onto turkey until about 1 to 2 inches of 7up is on the bottom of the pan
5. 5
   Pour melted butter onto turkey making sure to get the wing tips and legs as they dry out fast
6. 6
   sprinkle on seasonings
7. 7
   cover turkey and bake for 2 hours
8. 8
   baste turkey thoroughly with juices from the pan cover and return to oven
9. 9
   repeat above step every 15-20 minutes for 1 and 1/2 hours - 2 hours
10. 10
    the last hour of cooking should be done without the cover to allow the skin to crisp
11. 11
    after a total of 3-4 hours check the meat by slicing one of the thighs down to the bone and making sure there is no pink