Instant read thermometers are not designed to stay in food during cooking. Pull the food out of the oven, then insert thermometer into the thickest portion of the inner thigh muscle. Wait about 15 seconds before reading. Submerge 2 inches of the thermometer stem in boiling water. If the thermometer registers above or below 212 F., add or subtract the same number of degrees from the temperature specified in the recipe and cook to that temperature.
Standing let's the flesh of the bird firm up, allowing the carved slices to hold together better.
Place the drippings in a measuring cup or similar container. I've heard that roasting turkey in a paper grocery bag is really easy and delicious. According to the United States Department of Agriculture Food Safety and Inspection Service, the glue and ink on brown bags are not intended for use as cooking materials and may give off harmful fumes. In addition, brown bags are usually made from recycled materials and are not sanitary. Roasting a turkey at a temperature below 325 F. allows harmful bacteria to multiply.