Baked Turkey

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat oven to 475° (very hot), about 9 or 10 p.m. the night before you plan your family feast.
2. 2
   Place turkey in a covered roaster.
3. 3
   Add 1 quart hot water and bake 1 hour.
4. 4
   Turn off oven. Do not open door.
5. 5
   Leave all night.
6. 6
   In the morning, it will be golden brown; you will have plenty of broth for dressing and gravy and the most tender turkey you ever tasted.
7. 7
   Be sure the roasting pan's lid fits.
8. 8
   I use a hot water bath canner with rack under turkey.