The Attention-hungry Turkey Of Moistness

Ingredients

• Servings: 18
• 1 (18 pound) whole turkey, neck and giblets removed
• 8 cups prepared stuffing
• 1/2 cup softened butter
• salt and pepper to taste

Recipe

Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 4 hrs

Ready Time: 4 hrs 20 mins


• preheat the oven to 325 degrees f (165 degrees c). set oven rack to the lowest position so the turkey will fit.
• rinse the turkey and pat dry. place in a large roasting pan and loosely fill the cavity with stuffing. rub butter all over the outside, and season with salt and pepper. use a large sheet of aluminum foil to make a tent over the bird.
• place in the preheated oven, and here's where it gets interesting. baste every 5 to 10 minutes - everywhere! whenever you're not doing something, baste! if you are too busy to baste, take turns with someone else. after 2 hours, remove the foil tent. keep roasting until the internal temperature reaches 180 degrees f (82 degrees c) when taken in the thickest part of the thigh. it should take about 4 hours total.