Roast Gobbler

Directions

1. 1
   Salt and pepper turkey.
2. 2
   Place celery and half of onion in body cavity.
3. 3
   Mix butter and soy sauce, baste breasts, legs and thighs. Place on a rack in a large pan and cover loosely with foil.
4. 4
   In an iron skillet, make a roux with oil and flour.
5. 5
   Chop remaining onion and saute in roux until limp.
6. 6
   Add chicken broth to make gravy, then pour over turkey.
7. 7
   Bake at 350° for 20 minutes per pound, basting every half hour.
8. 8
   If you stuff with dressing, increase time to 25 minutes per pound.
9. 9
   If the bird is to be carved ahead of time, cover with the gravy to keep moist.
10. 10
    Serves 15.