GOLDEN ROAST TURKEY
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
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.
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Mercy Agenorwot
[email protected]I'm a beginner cook and this recipe was easy to follow. The turkey turned out great! It was moist and flavorful.
0bliviixus
[email protected]This recipe is a bit too complicated for me. I prefer simpler recipes.
Monkuseen xxx “Arlomonk” Double talk
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly, but my turkey didn't turn out as good as the picture. It was a little dry and the skin wasn't crispy.
Carlos Lara
[email protected]This is the best turkey recipe I've ever tried. The turkey was so moist and juicy, and the flavor was amazing.
Nadeen khokhar
[email protected]I'm not a fan of turkey, but this recipe made me change my mind. The turkey was so flavorful and moist, and the skin was perfectly crispy.
Jk Jahid Hasan
[email protected]This turkey was delicious! The meat was moist and tender, and the skin was perfectly crispy. I would definitely make this recipe again.
miyko gobena
[email protected]I love this recipe! It's easy to follow and the turkey always turns out perfectly. I've made it several times for special occasions, and it's always a hit.
isabella Nivalinna
[email protected]This recipe is a bit too complicated for me. I prefer simpler recipes.
PATIENCE AHIATORNYO
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly, but my turkey didn't turn out as good as the picture. It was a little dry and the skin wasn't crispy.
Grant Dhhdh
[email protected]This turkey was a little dry. I think I might have overcooked it. But the flavor was still good.
Frik Rademan
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of turkey, but this recipe changed my mind. The turkey was so flavorful and moist, and the skin was perfectly crispy.
Rashif Qureshi
[email protected]This is the best turkey recipe I've ever tried. The turkey was so moist and juicy, and the flavor was amazing.
Candice Howard
[email protected]I've made this turkey several times now, and it's always a crowd-pleaser. It's easy to make, and the results are always delicious.
Tanya Louw
[email protected]This turkey was a hit at our Thanksgiving dinner! It was moist and flavorful, and the skin was perfectly crispy. I followed the recipe exactly, and it turned out perfectly.