Golden roast turkey

== Ingredients ==
* 16 lbs 	Turkey
* 1 	cup 	butter or margarine, Melted
* 1/4 	tsp 	salt
* 1/4 	tsp 	pepper
== Directions ==
# Remove giblets and neck from Turkey; wash, and set aside.
# Wash Turkey thoroughly inside and out.
# Pat dry with towels.
# Remove any excess fat.
# Prepare your choice of dressing.
# Preheat oven to 325 °F.
# Spoon some of dressing into neck cavity of Turkey.
# Bring skin of neck over back; fasten with poultry pin.
# Spoon remaining dressing into body cavity; do not pack.
# Insert 4 or 5 poultry pins at regular intervals.
# Lace cavity closed with twine, bootlace fashion and then tie.
# Bend wing tips under body, or fasten to body with poultry pins.
# Tie ends of legs together.
# Insert meat thermometer in inside of thigh at thickest part.
# Place Turkey on rack in shallow roasting pan.
# Brush with some butter; sprinkle with salt and pepper.
# Roast uncovered and brushing occasionally with remaining butter and pan drippings; about 4 ½ hours, or until meat thermometer registers 185 °F.
# Leg joint should move freely.
# When Turkey begins to turn golden, cover with a square of butter- soaked cheesecloth or a loose tent of foil, to prevent burning.
# While Turkey roasts, cook giblets and neck.
# Place Turkey on heated serving platter.
# Remove cheesecloth or foil, twine, and poultry pins.
# Let stand 20 to 30 minutes before carving.
Category:Thanksgiving Main Dishes
Category:Turkey meat Recipes