It should be at least 2 to 3 inches deep with a removable rack to elevate the turkey. Bake The Stuffing Separately . A turkey cooks more evenly if it's not stuffed. And stuffing baked on its own won't absorb extra fat. We all have trouble getting the stuffing out of the turkey.
Next time place a piece of cheesecloth inside the cavity and then put in the stuffing.
When done, just pull out the cheesecloth and the stuffing comes out intact. Lay them down in the roasting pan before placing the turkey in to cook. Lift the turkey out of the roasting pan to the serving platter. Occasionally, we come across a disaster in the making. For instance, a certain food editor for a newspaper received a call from a woman on how long it took to roast a turkey.