A good basic recipe for
roasted whole turkey.
The
Ultimate Turkey
- 1 (16-pound) whole turkey
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
6 cups stuffing mix
1 celery rib, chopped
1 carrot, chopped
1 onion, chopped
1/4 cup butter, melted
- Wash turkey; pat dry.
Season with salt and pepper. Run fingers carefully between the
skin and flesh of the turkey, loosening the skin. Working slowly,
push stuffing mix in a thin layer under the breast and thigh
of turkey.
- Put chopped celery rib,
chopped carrot, and chopped onion in the body cavity. Tie the
legs closed. Place the turkey in a large pan, brush with melted
butter and roast, breast-side up, at 350°F
(175°C) for 2 hours,
or until the internal temperature reaches 155°F to160°F (approximately 70°C).
- Remove from the oven and
let stand 20 minutes before carving.
Makes 20 servings.
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