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Season the turkey inside and out with salt and pepper.
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Transfer to a rack set in a roasting pan and let come to room temperature.
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Meanwhile, preheat the oven to 400.
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In a medium saucepan, melt the butter.
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Whisk in the soy sauce, sesame oil, minced scallions, sugar, grated ginger and crushed red pepper; let cool slightly.
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Transfer half of the flavored butter to a small bowl and refrigerate until spreadable, about 20 minutes.
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Run your fingers under the breast and thigh skin to loosen it, then spread the chilled butter under the skin and over the breast and thighs.
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Stuff the turkey cavity with the whole scallions and sliced ginger.
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Dampen an 18-by-18-inch double-layer piece of cheesecloth with water and squeeze dry.
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Soak the cheesecloth in the remaining flavored butter and drape it over the breast and legs; pour any remaining butter on top.
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Roast the turkey for about 30 minutes.
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Add the stock to the roasting pan and continue to roast for about 1 hour and 45 minutes longer, rotating the pan a few times, until an instant-read thermometer inserted in the inner thigh registers 165.
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Carefully peel the cheesecloth off the turkey.
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Transfer the turkey to a cutting board and let rest for 30 minutes.
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Skim the fat off the pan juices and transfer to a gravy bowl.
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Carve the turkey and serve with the pan juices.
