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Roast Turkey
Ready In: 235 Minutes
Prep Time: 15 Minutes
Cook Time: 205 Minutes
Serves 4
DIRECTIONS
Preheat the oven to 425°.
Pull out the neck, gizzard and liver from inside the turkey cavity. Check the neck flap. Rinse under cold water and then pat dry inside and out with a paper towel.
Season the cavity with the salt, pepper, onion, carrot, celery, bouquet garni and lemon. Truss the legs together and tuck the wings under the bird. Brush with oil.
Place on a roasting rack, breast side up. Place in a roasting pan. Roast the turkey for 45 minutes. Make sure the neck is facing the back of the oven. Lower the heat to 375° and continue to roast, basting with the pan drippings for another 1-1/2 - 2 hours or until the internal temperature reads 170°. Check using an instant read thermometer inserted in the thickest part of the thigh being careful not to touch the bone.
Allow the bird to rest outside of the oven for 15 minutes to allow the juices to flow throughout the bird.