Roast Turkey

Directions

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   {"0":"Preheat oven to 425 \u00b0F","2":"Rinse turkey inside and out and pat dry. Season with salt and pepper inside and out. Loosely fill neck cavity with stuffing, if desired. Fold neck skin under body and fasten with a small skewer. Loosely fill body cavity with stuffing, if desired, and tie drumsticks together with kitchen string. Secure wings to body with small skewers for a nicer appearance.","4":"Put turkey on a rack set in roasting pan. Roast turkey 30 minutes.","6":"Melt butter. Reduce oven temperature to 325\u00b0F and pour melted butter over turkey. Roast turkey, basting every 20 minutes. Tent with foil when golden brown.","8":"STUFFED 15 lb bird","9":"Place onion, orange, and rosemary in roasting pan.","10":"Roast total 3-1\/2 hours, until a thermometer inserted in centre of stuffing registers 165\u00b0F (thigh will be about 180\u00b0F).","12":"UNSTUFFED 15 lb bird","13":"Place onion, orange, and rosemary in turkey cavity.","14":"Roast total 3 hours, until a thermometer inserted in thickest part of thigh registers 170\u00b0F.","16":"Transfer stuffing from cavities to a serving dish and keep warm, covered, and brown if desired. Let turkey stand at least 30 minutes and up to 45."}