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The Attention-Hungry Turkey of Moistness

SUBMITTED BY: strictlyrouge

"I made this at a Christmas party last year. It was the first time I'd ever done a turkey by myself, and my mother told me I was basting too much. I showed her; it was the most tender turkey any of the guests had ever had. Better than the woodchips she fed us every Christmas Day!"

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PREP TIME	20 Min
COOK TIME	4 Hrs
READY IN	4 Hrs 20 Min

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INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

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

DIRECTIONS

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.

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Reviewed on Nov. 20, 2006 by AIMEEMC

Please do not make turkey this way! Constantly opening your oven with result in the oven temp... MORE

Reviewed on Oct. 12, 2006 by mojo

Coming from a family (not of cooks)it's amazing I even know what a measuring cup is. So you... MORE

Reviewed on Dec. 31, 2006 by babs_bunny

I agree with AIMEEMC. This is a dangerous way to cook turkey and fyi, basting does not add to... MORE

Reviewed on Dec. 22, 2007 by Scot

Just so that everyone is aware...You CAN slow cook a turkey at 240 degrees without any... MORE

Reviewed on Sep. 16, 2007 by SDK999

If you want a beautiful brown turkey, simply set your oven to 500 deg F and leave the turkey... MORE

Reviewed on Nov. 27, 2006 by italia

There is nothing wrong with opening the oven to baste as often as you like. As long as it... MORE

Reviewed on Jun. 12, 2008 by CHELLE

I used this recipe and my entire family loved it. I am now asked to bring the turkey at... MORE

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strictlyrouge

	Cooking Level: Expert Home Town: Paris, Ontario, Canada Living In: Brantford, Ontario, Canada
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