Basic Roast Turkey Recipe

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat the oven to 325-F degrees.
2. 2
   Rinse turkey, drain, and pat dry.
3. 3
   Remove neck and giblets; reserve if you'd like to use the giblets for gravy.
4. 4
   Truss the turkey.
5. 5
   Place, breast side up, on a rack in a large roasting pan.
6. 6
   Pour the broth into the bottom of the pan.
7. 7
   Brush the turkey with the extra virgin olive oil.
8. 8
   Sprinkle on the poultry seasoning and black pepper.
9. 9
   Insert roasting thermometer in turkey thigh, making sure it doesn't touch bone.
10. 10
    Roast the turkey for 3 to 3 1/2 hrs or possibly till thermometer registers 180-F degrees, basting often and covering with foil if necessary to prevent over-browning.
11. 11
    Let turkey stand for 15 to 20 min before carving.
12. 12
    Serves 12