(NC)—You may be surprised at how easy it is to prepare and serve the perfect turkey.
What do you need?
A turkey, a roasting pan, a rack, some vegetable oil and an oven.
What to do first?
If your turkey is frozen, thaw it in the refrigerator. You must allow 1 day for every 4 pounds of turkey. A 15 lb (7 kg) turkey will take 4 days to thaw.
How to prepare for roasting?
Before you start, preheat the oven to 325°F (165°C).
Take the turkey to the sink and remove the packaging. Remove the neck and giblets. (They will be in the body cavity and/or the neck cavity.)
Pat the turkey, inside and out, with paper towels to remove excess moisture. Place it on the rack in the roasting pan. The final step is to brush the turkey with vegetable oil to keep the skin from drying and give the bird a rich, golden colour.
How long to roast?
Use 15 minutes per pound as a guideline. A 15 lb (7 kg) un-stuffed turkey will take about 3 1/2 hours. Not all ovens cook at the same rate so you must check for doneness with a meat thermometer. The temperature deep in the thigh should be 180°F (83°C). Note: Allow the turkey to set for 15 minutes before carving.
More questions?
The experts at the Butterball Turkey Talk-Line (1-800-BUTTERBALL) will answer any other turkey questions you may have. (www.butterball.ca)
Credit: www.newscanada.com
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