Do Nothing Turkey

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat oven 350 degrees F.
2. 2
   Discard bag of gizzards from inside the cavity and rinse the cavity of the turkey with cold water.
3. 3
   Pat dry and rub the olive oil, salt and pepper all over the bird and oil the inside of the cavity.
4. 4
   Place the celery on shallow roasting pan and place the turkey on top of the celery.
5. 5
   Roast until golden brown, about 2 hours.
6. 6
   Cover the breast loosely with foil when golden brown.
7. 7
   Cook until an instant-read thermometer registers 165 degrees F in the thigh of the turkey, which will take about 30 minutes more.
8. 8
   Transfer to a cutting board to rest for 15 minutes before carving.