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[[Roast turkey]] usually forms the centrepiece of Thanksgiving in the United States. There are many recipes and methods for cooking whole [[Turkeys|turkeys]]. Below is one of the simplest and therefore one of the most traditional.

Cooking [[Turkey|turkey]] and [[Stuffing|stuffing]] involves the risk of salmonella poisoning. To prevent this, cook the [[Turkey|turkey]] to 185 [[Degrees|degrees]] [[Fahrenheit]] and the [[Stuffing|stuffing]] to 165 [[Degrees|degrees]] [[Fahrenheit]]. Also, avoid cross contamination by keeping raw turkey away from all foods and wash your hands thoroughly after handling it.

The most effective way to measure food temperatures is with a digital [[Meat thermometer|meat thermometer]].
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|TotalCalories = 20778
|PortionCalories = 1731
|DatePublished=4th January 2014
|Author=Chef
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|Servings = Serves 12
|Difficulty = 2
|TotalTime = 5 hours, 30 minutes
|PrepTime = 1 hour, 30 minutes
|CookTime = 4 hours
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{{RecipeIngredients

| 8kg (18 pound) whole [[Turkey|turkey]]
| ½ cup [[Butter|butter]], softened
| 1.5 quarts homemade [[Turkey|turkey]] [[Stock|stock]] or canned [[Chicken stock|chicken stock]]
| [[Salt|salt]] and [[Freshly ground black pepper|freshly ground black pepper]] to taste
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===[[Mise en place]]===

* Preheat the [[Oven|oven]] to 160° C (325° F - gas 3), [fan [[Oven|oven]] 140° C & reduce cooking time by 10 mins per hour]

===Method===
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| Preheat [[Oven|oven]] to 325 [[Degrees|degrees]] [[Fahrenheit]]. Place the rack in the lowest position of the [[Oven|oven]].
| Remove the neck and giblets.
| Rinse the [[Turkey|turkey]] and pat it dry with [[Paper towels|paper towels]].
| Place the [[Turkey|turkey]], breast side up, on a rack in the [[Roasting pan|roasting pan]]. Rub the skin with softened [[Butter|butter]], and season with [[Salt|salt]] and [[Pepper|pepper]].
| Fill the body cavity with [[Stuffing|stuffing]].
| Place a [[Meat thermometer|meat thermometer]] in the thickest part of one [[Thigh|thigh]].
| Position an [[Aluminium foil| aluminium foil]] tent over the [[Turkey|turkey]].
| Place the [[Turkey|turkey]] in the [[Oven|oven]], and pour two cups of [[Stock|stock]] into the bottom of the [[Roasting pan|roasting pan]].
| [[Baste]] the entire [[Turkey|turkey]] every 30 minutes with the juices on the bottom of the pan.
| Add [[Stock|stock]] to the drippings as they become dry, about one to two cups at a time.
| Remove [[Aluminium foil| aluminium foil]] tent after two and a half hours.
| [[Roast]] until the [[Meat|meat]] reaches 185 [[Degrees|degrees]] [[Fahrenheit]] and the [[Stuffing|stuffing]] reaches 165 [[Degrees|degrees]] [[Fahrenheit]]. This should take about 4 hours.
| Serve immediately.
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==See also==
* '''[[Meat cooking time calculator Metric|A comprehensive guide to roast meat cooking times]]''' - give the time you want to carve your roast and we'll give you a timed step by step roasting guide
*[[Stuffing recipes|A large selection of stuffing recipes]]
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