Traditional Roast U.S. Whole Turkey

by Rita Ghantous December 10, 2020

TRADITIONAL ROAST U.S. WHOLE TURKEY

Preheat the oven to 170°C.
Dry the bird well with a paper towel, inside and out.
Season with salt and pepper.
Set the bird on a roasting rack in a roasting tray, breast side up, brush generously with half of the butter and season again with the salt and pepper.
Tent the bird with foil.
Roast the turkey for 2h. Remove the foil and baste with the remaining butter and some of the pan drippings.
Increase the oven temperature to 220°C and continue to roast for 45 mins.
Remove from the oven and set aside to rest for 15 mins before carving.
Carve and serve with gravy.