Roast Turkey

Directions

1. 1
   Remove giblets and rinse turkey thoroughly with cold water; pat dry.
2. 2
   Sprinkle cavity with salt.
3. 3
   Tie ends of legs to tail with cord or string or tuck them under flap of skin around tail.
4. 4
   Lift wingtips up and over back so they are tucked under bird.
5. 5
   Brush entire bird with melted butter.
6. 6
   Place on a roasting rack, breast side up.
7. 7
   Insert meat thermometer in breast or meat part of thigh, making sure it does not touch bone.
8. 8
   Bake at 325° until meat thermometer reaches 185° (about 4 1/2 to 5 hours).