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Roasted Turkey

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Recipe from the Canadian Food Network
  1. Remove the bird from the refrigerator about an hour before cooking and bring to room temperature.
  2. Preheat the oven to 325 F and move the oven rack to the lowest level.
  3. Brush the skin with melted butter or oil to prevent the bird from drying out and lend a lovely golden color.
  4. The turkey is done when a meat thermometer inserted in the inner thigh reads 180 F for a stuffed turkey. The legs should move easily when twisted, and juices should run clear, not pink. 
  5. Check the stuffing temperature too it should reach 165 F, indicating that the turkey is evenly and adequately cooked through. 
  6. Lift turkey onto a carving board. Remove all stuffing to a serving dish, then let the turkey rest for 15 to 20 minutes before carving to allow the juices to redistribute through the meat!