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Roast turkey

Roast turkey
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Ingredients/Components

  • chopped fresh parsley - 1/3 c
  • medium onion, chopped - 1 item
  • stalks celery, chopped - 3 item
  • poultry seasoning - 1/2 tsp
  • freshly ground black pepper - 1/2 tsp
  • carrots, chopped - 2 item
  • acceptable margarine* - 1/4 c

How to make roast turkey:

Thaw turkey, if necessary. Remove parts from cavities. Rinse and pat dry. Preheat oven to 425°.

Sprinkle pepper and poultry seasoning inside body cavity of turkey. Place vegetables and parsley inside cavity. Truss. Place on a rack in a roasting pan. Place meat thermometer in thigh, making sure tip does not rest against bone. Brush bird with melted margarine.

Bake 15 minutes and then reduce heat to 325°. Cook turkey, basting often, until meat thermometer reaches 185°. Turkey should rest 15 to 20 minutes before it is carved. Remove skin before eating. Makes 12 servings.

*Select margarines that have no more than 2 grams of saturated fat per tablespoon.

Recipe categories: Main dish, Turkey, Whole turkey.

Rating:
Roast turkey
2.9
Average rating: 2.9 of 5, total votes: 8
Cook. Time: PT3H50M
Total Time: PT3H50M


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