Recipe Archives->Thanksgiving->Roast Turkey 24

Easy Oven Turkey
Servings:  8

8 to 14 lb turkey 
1 md onion 
1 ts dry sage
1 ts dry thyme
Salt and pepper

Remove giblets and neck from turkey; set aside.  Rinse and drain
turkey.  Pat dry.  Use a covered roasting pan that just fits the
bird.  Cut onion in half and place inside turkey.  Blend herbs and
make a paste with a little fat.  Spread on outside of turkey and
press into skin.  Tie legs together.  Pour 1/2 inch water into pan
and cover with lid.  Place pan in a 350 degree oven for 1 1/2 to
2 hours or til meat thermometer registers 185.  Uncover for last
10 minutes to brown if desired.  Remove from oven and let sit for
15 minutes before carving.  Drain liquid into a pot and return
turkey to a warm oven til ready to carve(after standing 15 minutes).

Printable version: roast-turkey24.txt.