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Turkey Roasting Instructions Recipe

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Ingredients:  
Ingredients:  
For the Inside of a 20 lb. turkey:
1 to 2 large onions, coarsely chopped
1 celery heart, coarsely chopped
1 package each fresh rosemary, sage, thyme, and marjoram
3 to 4 bay leaves

For the Outside of the turkey:
2 sticks butter softened
2 T. each dried rosemary, sage, thyme, and marjoram

For the Pan:
64 oz. chicken broth
Directions:
Directions:
1. Strongly consider brining the turkey. It is optional and this method will yield a wonderful roasted turkey without it but....brining is without equal. See separate instructions.
2. Preheat oven to 325º. Put rack at lowest level.
3. Remove giblets and neck. Wash and dry the turkey, inside and outside. Stuff both cavities with a mixture of the "inside" ingredients.
4. Make a paste of the butter and dried herbs and apply completely to breast and drumsticks. Cover turkey with foil and seal tightly. This will take several sheets. I use separate sheets for each leg and two for the breast.
5. Place turkey on roasting rack in roasting pan. Fill roasting pan with chicken broth. Roast 10 minutes per pound. Remove foil with 1 hour to go to brown top. Baste as needed from this point on.
Number Of Servings:
Number Of Servings:
Many
Preparation Time:
Preparation Time:
1/2 hour plus roasting
Personal Notes:
Personal Notes:
This is a "recipe" that has been developed over about four dozen turkeys. The result is a moist flavorful turkey - just don't over cook. We couldn't believe any turkey could be better than this until we found brining. You may not have room or time to do it but your turkey will be even juicier if you do.

 

 

 

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