Ingredients
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1/4
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1
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Directions
Perfect Roast Turkey, I first tried this recipe for Thanksgiving this year, and may I assure you, the name is more than fitting! Tender, juicy, fragrant and, yes, perfect! I don’t think I’ve ever smelled a more heavenly smell from my kitchen I’m sure I’ll be making this turkey recipe for my family’s big holidays from now on , The author should have cited Food Network as the source of this recipe That’s where it came from
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Steps
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1
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Preheat Oven to 350f. |
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2
Done
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Melt the Butter in a Small Saucepan. |
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3
Done
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Add the Zest and Juice of the Lemon and 1 Teaspoon of Thyme Leaves to the Butter Mixture. |
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4
Done
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Set Aside. |
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5
Done
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Take the Giblets Out of the Turkey and Wash the Turkey Inside and Out. |
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6
Done
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Remove Any Excess Fat and Leftover Pinfeathers and Pat the Outside Dry. |
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7
Done
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Place the Turkey in a Large Roasting Pan. |
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8
Done
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Liberally Salt and Pepper the Inside of the Turkey Cavity. |
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9
Done
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Stuff the Cavity With the Bunch of Thyme, Halved Lemon, Quartered Onion, and the Garlic. |
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10
Done
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Brush the Outside of the Turkey With the Butter Mixture and Sprinkle With Salt and Pepper. |
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11
Done
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Tie the Legs Together With String and Tuck the Wing Tips Under the Body of the Turkey. |
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12
Done
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Roast the Turkey at 350 F About 2 to 2 1/2 Hours, or Until the Juices Run Clear When You Cut Between the Leg and the Thigh. |
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13
Done
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Remove the Turkey to a Cutting Board and Cover With Aluminum Foil; Let Rest For 20 Minutes. |
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14
Done
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Slice the Turkey and Serve. |
