Basic Roast Turkey Recipe - turkey

Method

• Preheat the oven to 325-F degrees.
• Rinse turkey, drain, and pat dry.
• Remove neck and giblets; reserve if you'd like to use the giblets for gravy.
• Truss the turkey.
• Place, breast side up, on a rack in a large roasting pan.
• Pour the broth into the bottom of the pan.
• Brush the turkey with the extra virgin olive oil.
• Sprinkle on the poultry seasoning and black pepper.
• Insert roasting thermometer in turkey thigh, making sure it doesn't touch bone.
• Roast the turkey for 3 to 3 1/2 hrs or possibly till thermometer registers 180-F degrees, basting often and covering with foil if necessary to prevent over-browning.
• Let turkey stand for 15 to 20 min before carving.
• Serves 12