Traditional Turkey

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Ingredients

  • Whole turkey

  • Onions

  • Celery

  • Carrots

  • Garlic

  • Fresh Thyme and Rosemary (2:1 ratio)

  • Butter

  • Olive Oil

  • Salt and Pepper

  • Water, 2 to 4 cups

  • Bacon, thick slice

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Directions

  • Preheat oven to 450F
  • Stuff turkey
  • Rub turkey generously with butter (LOTS)
  • Drizzle with olive oil
  • Roast turkey uncovered for 20-25 minutes to brown skin
  • Remove turkey from oven
  • Reduce oven temperature to 325F
  • Layer bacon over entire turkey
  • Add water to roaster
  • Roast turkey for 13 minutes per pound. Don’t forget to subtract 20-25 minutes for previous cooking
  • After internal temperature reaches 180F, remove turkey and let rest for 20-30 minutes
  • Slice and drizzle drippings over slices for extra moisture
  • OPTIONAL DIRECTIONS FOR MAKE AHEAD TURKEY
    The Next Day
  • Preheat oven or portable roaster to 350F
  • Layer turkey in a single layer (if possible) in a roaster
  • Generously spoon drippings on each slice
  • Roast for 20-30 minutes (depending on the size and number of layers)