Countdown #4 Classic Roasted Turkey

1. 1

   Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F. Once preheated, place the oven thermometer in the oven to make sure your oven is reading an accurate temperature and adjust accordingly.

2. 2

   Remove the turkey innards and rinse the turkey well.

3. 3

   Pat dry and place on a roasting rack set in a roasting pan.

4. 4

   Salt the turkey cavity and squeeze the lemons inside the cavity.

5. 5

   Stuff with the lemon rinds, herbs, and 2 onion halves.

6. 6

   Add the remaining onion halves, all giblets and turkey parts, and 4 cups water to the bottom of the roasting pan.

7. 7

   Rub the skin of the turkey with the butter and season with salt and pepper.

8. 8

   Place the turkey in the oven and cook until the internal temperature of the breast reaches 165 degrees F on a meat thermometer, 3 1/2 to 4 hours, basting with pan juices every 30 minutes.

9. 9

   Cover the turkey with foil if the browning gets too dark.

10. 10

    Remove the turkey when done and allow to rest 20 to 30 minutes before carving.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.