Basic Roasted Turkey Recipe

Ingredients:

• Turkey weighing 4.5-5.5 kg.

Preparation:

1. Preheat oven to 160°C. Remove the neck and giblets from the turkey.
2. Pat the turkey dry with paper towels and place it breast-side up on the rack in a roasting pan; season the inside and outside with salt and black pepper (skip this step if you purchased a pre-brined or kosher turkey). Fill the turkey cavity with chopped onions, carrots, apples, and/or fresh herbs and let rest for 30 minutes at room temperature.
3. Brush the turkey with melted butter, cover with foil and roast for 2 hours if it weighs 10-12 pounds; add 15 minutes for every additional pound of weight.
4. Increase oven temperature to 425°F (220°C); uncover the turkey, brush with more melted butter, and roast for another 1 hour or until the internal temperature of the thigh reaches 165°F (74°C).