Turkey While You Sleep

Directions

1. 1
   Sprinkle salt inside turkey cavity and insert celery stalks.
2. 2
   Preheat oven to 450*F.
3. 3
   Place turkey on rack in roasting pan and rub with melted butter.
4. 4
   Pour boiling water around turkey, cover pan tightly and cook 2 hours for 14 pounds or less, 2 1/2 hours for more than 14 pounds.
5. 5
   After cooking time, turn off heat, but DO NOT OPEN OVEN DOOR.
6. 6
   Leave turkey in closed oven overnight (8 hours).
7. 7
   Turkey will be ready to slice and refrigerate the next morning, with plenty of drippings for gravy.