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Roasted Turkey
Recipe from the Canadian Food Network
- Remove the bird from the refrigerator about an hour before cooking and bring to room temperature.
- Preheat the oven to 325 F and move the oven rack to the lowest level.
- Brush the skin with melted butter or oil to prevent the bird from drying out and lend a lovely golden color.
- 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.
- Check the stuffing temperature too it should reach 165 F, indicating that the turkey is evenly and adequately cooked through.
- 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!