GOLDEN ROAST TURKEY

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This is a pretty basic Roast Turkey recipe...It can be added to with brining or infusing spices. Wheather you do the old-fashioned or a new-twist. It all builds on the basic recipe.

Provided by Vic Gatto

Categories     Roasts

Number Of Ingredients 4

16 lb turkey
1 c butter, melted
1/4 tsp salt
1/4 tsp pepper

Steps:

  • 1. Remove giblets and neck from turkey; wash, and set aside. Wash turkey thoroughly inside and out.
  • 2. Pat dry with towels.
  • 3. Remove any excess fat.
  • 4. Prepare your choice of dressing.
  • 5. Preheat oven to 325.
  • 6. Spoon some of dressing into neck cavity of turkey.
  • 7. Bring skin of neck over back; fasten with poultry pin.
  • 8. Spoon remaining dressing into body cavity; do not pack.
  • 9. Insert 4 or 5 poultry pins at regular intervals.
  • 10. Lace cavity closed with twine, bootlace fashion and then tie.
  • 11. Bend wing tips under body, or fasten to body with poultry pins.
  • 12. Tie ends of legs together.
  • 13. Insert meat thermometer in inside of thigh at thickest part.
  • 14. Place turkey on rack in shallow roasting pan.
  • 15. Brush with some butter; sprinkle with salt and pepper.
  • 16. Roast uncovered and brushing occasionally with remaining butter and pan drippings; about 4 hours, or until meat thermometer registers 185.
  • 17. Leg joint should move freely.
  • 18. When turkey begins to turn golden, cover with a square of butter-soaked cheesecloth or a loose tent of foil, to prevent burning.
  • 19. While turkey roasts, cook giblets and neck.
  • 20. Place turkey on heated serving platter.
  • 21. Remove cheesecloth or foil, twine, and poultry pins.
  • 22. Let stand 20 to 30 minutes before carving.
  • 23. Make gravy.
  • 24. Notes: Approximate baking time is 18 minutes per pound.

Joel Vermillion
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I made this turkey for Christmas dinner and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved it and I got so many compliments. Thank you for sharing this recipe!


Som Praise
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This recipe is a keeper! The turkey was so moist and juicy, and the gravy was amazing. I will definitely be making this again next year.


Chloe Johnson
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I followed the recipe exactly and my turkey turned out perfectly. It was the best turkey I have ever made.


Dontae Miller
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This is the best turkey recipe I have ever tried. The meat was so tender and flavorful, and the skin was perfectly crispy. I will definitely be making this again for Thanksgiving.


Reduy Khan
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I made this turkey for Christmas dinner and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved it and I got so many compliments. Thank you for sharing this recipe!


adan asif
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This recipe is a keeper! The turkey was so moist and juicy, and the gravy was amazing. I will definitely be making this again next year.


Hendriq Fame
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I followed the recipe exactly and my turkey turned out perfectly. It was the best turkey I have ever made.


Faith Lagat
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This is the best turkey recipe I have ever tried. The meat was so tender and flavorful, and the skin was perfectly crispy. I will definitely be making this again for Thanksgiving.


Roshan Tiwary
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I made this turkey for Christmas dinner and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved it and I got so many compliments. Thank you for sharing this recipe!


Derek Pheiffer
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This recipe is a keeper! The turkey was so moist and juicy, and the gravy was amazing. I will definitely be making this again next year.


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I followed the recipe exactly and my turkey turned out perfectly. It was the best turkey I have ever made.


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This is the best turkey recipe I have ever tried. The meat was so tender and flavorful, and the skin was perfectly crispy. I will definitely be making this again for Thanksgiving.


Sweety Noor
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I made this turkey for Christmas dinner and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved it and I got so many compliments. Thank you for sharing this recipe!


Raheela jutti
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This recipe is a keeper! The turkey was so moist and juicy, and the gravy was amazing. I will definitely be making this again next year.


Trevor De Wee
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I followed the recipe exactly and my turkey turned out perfectly. It was the best turkey I have ever made.


Bam Khati
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This is the best turkey recipe I have ever tried. The meat was so tender and flavorful, and the skin was perfectly crispy. I will definitely be making this again for Thanksgiving.


Gambo Charlotte
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I made this turkey for Christmas dinner and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved it and I got so many compliments. Thank you for sharing this recipe!


Asaa Besa
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This recipe is a keeper! The turkey was so moist and juicy, and the gravy was amazing. I will definitely be making this again next year.


Ebikewluye Brenda
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I followed the recipe exactly and my turkey turned out perfectly. It was the best turkey I have ever made.


Rokibhosan Rokibhosan
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This turkey was absolutely delicious! The meat was so moist and flavorful, and the skin was perfectly crispy. I will definitely be making this again for Thanksgiving.