Nigel Slater once said, "We eat turkey because it's the biggest thing we can kill ... then turn the oven down to 180C/Gas 4 and roast the turkey for 15 minutes per 450g/1lb total weight.
Use paper towels to pat turkey dry, then place on a rack inside a roasting pan. Working gently, starting at neck end, slide your fingertips between turkey’s meat and skin, loosening skin.
Thanksgiving is a time for family, friends, and, of course, Turkey. The centerpiece of many Thanksgiving feasts is a perfectly roasted bird, golden brown, ideally not too dry, and plenty of flavor.
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