Perfect Baked Turkey

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   The day before or a few hours before cooking, make a soft paste of dry mustard, Worcestershire sauce, olive oil, salt, pepper and a little vinegar in proportions to make spreadable.

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   Rub the bird well inside and out with this, then place inside a whole onion, cut in half, 2 pieces celery and little parsley.

3. 3

   Lay 2 pieces of bacon across breast and stick hunks of butter (about 1 stick) between drumstick and body.

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   Soak cheesecloth or dish towel in olive oil. Lay over bird and put in uncovered roaster.

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   Add 1 or 2 cups stock. Bake at 300u00b0 for 30 minutes per pound for a 7 to 10 pound turkey or 18 minutes per pound for a 15 to 18 pound turkey.

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   Baste once or twice.

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   Browns beautifully and juicy.

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