Basic Roast Turkey Recipe

1. 1

   Preheat the oven to 325-F degrees.

2. 2

   Rinse turkey, drain, and pat dry.

3. 3

   Remove neck and giblets; reserve if you'd like to use the giblets for gravy.

4. 4

   Truss the turkey.

5. 5

   Place, breast side up, on a rack in a large roasting pan.

6. 6

   Pour the broth into the bottom of the pan.

7. 7

   Brush the turkey with the extra virgin olive oil.

8. 8

   Sprinkle on the poultry seasoning and black pepper.

9. 9

   Insert roasting thermometer in turkey thigh, making sure it doesn't touch bone.

10. 10

    Roast the turkey for 3 to 3 1/2 hrs or possibly till thermometer registers 180-F degrees, basting often and covering with foil if necessary to prevent over-browning.

11. 11

    Let turkey stand for 15 to 20 min before carving.

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