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traditional turkey

Recipe by
Eddie Jordan
Bristow, OK

It,s just about time to plan that Thanks giving Dinner. Turkey or Ham which ever you like I don,t think you will go away hungry

yield serving(s)
prep time 35 Min
cook time 3 Hr
method Convection Oven

Ingredients For traditional turkey

  • 1
    whole fresh turkey ( 12 - 16 lbs. )
  • 4 Tbsp
    vegetable oil or melred butter
  • 3-4 Tbsp
    turkey seasoning to rub turkey

How To Make traditional turkey

  • 1
    Remove neck and giblets from the cavity of the turkey and set aside for another recipe.
  • 2
    Wash the turkey and pat dry. Rub with vegetable oil or melted butter, rub with turkey seasoning rub.
  • 3
    Place in a large roasting pan with a rack, cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate until ready to cook.
  • 4
    Preheat the oven to 375 degrees, uncover the turkey and place in the oven. Roast for 20 minutes, then reduce oven temperature to 325 degrees.
  • 5
    Baste turkey every 15 minutes or so. A turkey takes roughly 15 minutes per pound to roast a 12 lb. bird should take about 3 hours.
  • 6
    Keep a on the turkey, a meat thermometer should read 160 degrees inserted in the thick thigh meat when done
  • 7
    Remove the turkey from the oven when the thermometer has popped out, the juices run clear when pierced in the thigh with a knife or a meat thermometer reading 160 degrees. Let the turkey rest 10 minutes before carving.
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