Turkey Roasting Basics: How to Make the Best Turkey

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If this is your first turkey, let’s take the mystery out of the turkey roasting process for you. You don’t want any more stress before Thanksgiving dinner!

INGREDIENTS

– turkey – olive oil – poultry seasoning – salt – pepper – kitchen twine Make This

Heat oven to 325 degrees if using a convection oven or 350 degrees if using a conventional oven.

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Unwrap turkey (I find it easiest to do this in the sink), remove neck and giblets. Rinse turkey in cold water and pat dry with paper towels.

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Place turkey in a large roasting pan. If you have a roasting rack, you’ll want to use that as well.

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