Roast Turkey

Good for any big holiday as well as any large family dinner!

Turkey
Butter
Pepper


Dressing to stuff

Preheat to 325*F
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Stuff the turkey in both cavities. But don't jam it in there. Dressing expands as it cooks, so give it room to breathe. 

Fold the wings under to give it stability. 

Lock it's legs up and put it in the oven, for ten minutes.

After ten minutes, bring turkey out and baste with stick of butter. Peel most of the wrapper off, leaving some as a "handle".

I pull the turkey out every 30 minutes to baste.

Let's watch it develop over time.

 Mmmm, the house is smelling good!

Yes, I use up the entire stick of butter. It will be the basis for the gravy later.

There we go, all done. 12 lb turkey, only about 3.5 hours.

Turkey has been removed to a platter to rest. This is the juice and browned butter in the pan bottom. Let's make gravy!

DEEElicious! Happy Thanksgiving!