The Attention-Hungry Turkey of Moistness Recipe

Recipesfull introduces to you: Popular Recipes. (The Attention-Hungry Turkey of Moistness Recipe). I made this at a Christmas party last year. It was the first time I'd ever done a turkey by myself, and my mother told me I was basting too much. I showed her; it was the most tender turkey any of the guests had ever had. Better than the woodchips she fed us every Christmas Day!

Brief

Prep 20 mins

Cook: 4hrs

Total: 4hrs20 mins

Servings: 18

Yield: 18 servings

The Attention-Hungry Turkey of Moistness Recipe

Ingredients

1 (18 pound) whole turkey

neck and giblets removed

8 cups prepared stuffing

½ cup softened butter

salt and pepper to taste

Meat and Poultry

Directions

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Set oven rack to the lowest position so the turkey will fit.

Step 2

Rinse the turkey and pat dry. Place in a large roasting pan and loosely fill the cavity with stuffing. Rub butter all over the outside and season with salt and pepper. Use a large sheet of aluminum foil to make a tent over the bird.

Step 3

Place in the preheated oven and here's where it gets interesting. Baste every 5 to 10 minutes - everywhere! Whenever you're not doing something baste! If you are too busy to baste take turns with someone else. After 2 hours remove the foil tent. Keep roasting until the internal temperature reaches 180 degrees F (82 degrees C) when taken in the thickest part of the thigh. It should take about 4 hours total.

Nutritional Information

The Attention-Hungry Turkey of Moistness Recipe

Servings Per Recipe:18

Calories: 883.1

% Daily Value *

Protein: 94.8g 190%

Carbohydrates: 19.3g 6%

Dietary Fiber: 2.6g 10%

Sugars: 1.9g

Fat: 44.6g 69%

Saturated Fat: 14.1g 70%

Cholesterol: 281.8mg 94%

Vitamin A Iu: 435.8IU 9%

Niacin Equivalents: 35.3mg 272%

Vitamin B6: 1.4mg 86%

Folate: 57.8mcg 14%

Calcium: 115.1mg 12%

Iron: 6.8mg 38%

Magnesium: 92.6mg 33%

Potassium: 983.4mg 28%

Sodium: 870.7mg 35%

Thiamin: 0.3mg 31%

Calories From Fat: 401.3

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.