Traditional Turkey

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 325 degrees.

2. 2

   Place rack in the lowest position of the oven.

3. 3

   Remove the turkey neck and giblets, rinse turkey and pat dry with paper towels.

4. 4

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

5. 5

   Loosely fill the body cavity with stuffing.

6. 6

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

7. 7

   Position aluminum foil over the turkey.

8. 8

   Place turkey in the oven and pour 2 cups turkey stock into the bottom of the roasting pan.

9. 9

   Baste all over every 30 minutes with the juices on the bottom of the pan.

10. 10

    Whenever the drippings evaporate, add stock to moisten them, about 1 to 2 cups at a time.

11. 11

    Remove aluminum foil after 2 1/2 hours.

12. 12

    Roast until a meat thermometer inserted in the meaty part of the thigh reads 180 degrees, about 4 hours.

13. 13

    Let it stand for at least 20 minutes before carving.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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