The Simplest Roast Turkey

Method

1. 1

   Gather ingredients: 1 whole turkey, 2 tbsp salt, 1 tbsp pepper, 2800 g stuffing. Tools needed: pliers, roasting pan, oven rack, small bowl, metal skewer, kitchen string, meat thermometer, platter, shallow baking dish.

2. 2

   Remove feathers and quills with pliers; preheat oven to 232 Celsius with rack in lower third.

3. 3

   Rinse turkey and pat dry. Mix salt and pepper in a small bowl and rub into cavities and over skin.

4. 4

   Spoon stuffing loosely into neck and body cavities. Secure neck skin with skewer, tuck wings, and tie drumsticks with string.

5. 5

   Place turkey on rack in roasting pan. Roast, rotating 180 degrees halfway, until thigh reaches 77 Celsius, approx 1.75 to 2.5 hours.

6. 6

   Tilt turkey to drain juices into pan. Transfer turkey to platter and rest for 30 minutes. Remove string.