7UP Roasted Turkey

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 325

2. 2

   Clean turkey inside and out and pat dry

3. 3

   Optionally stuff turkey if desired

4. 4

   Place turkey in pan breast side up and pour 7up onto turkey until about 1 to 2 inches of 7up is on the bottom of the pan

5. 5

   Pour melted butter onto turkey making sure to get the wing tips and legs as they dry out fast

6. 6

   sprinkle on seasonings

7. 7

   cover turkey and bake for 2 hours

8. 8

   baste turkey thoroughly with juices from the pan cover and return to oven

9. 9

   repeat above step every 15-20 minutes for 1 and 1/2 hours - 2 hours

10. 10

    the last hour of cooking should be done without the cover to allow the skin to crisp

11. 11

    after a total of 3-4 hours check the meat by slicing one of the thighs down to the bone and making sure there is no pink

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