Increase oven temperature to broil.

Make turkey ahead of time. Put the turkey in a large roasting pan, discarding any juices in the dish. Web preheat the oven to 325 degrees. This allows more use of my oven on the day.

Rub the remaining brine mixture all over the turkey, making sure to get under the legs and wings. Step 2 pat turkey dry with paper towels. Yes, says ina, and she now does it often, including on thanksgiving.

With kitchen string, tie the legs together and the wings close to the body. Web add the turkey base & flour to the pan, whisking vigorously to eliminate any lumps in the roux. Sprinkle with poultry seasoning and pepper.

When the butter is foaming, sprinkle in the flour, whisking constantly to work out any lumps. Bake until heated through, 50 minutes to 1 hour. Slowly add the turkey broth into the pan, whisking constantly to eliminate any lumps in the roux.

That way everything goes on the dinner table warm at the same time.) if you freeze the mashed potatoes, you can either thaw them overnight. At least 30 minutes before roasting turkey, adjust oven rack. Web arrange turkey wings in a single layer in a large roasting pan;

Uncover turkey, and broil until skin is crispy, 4 to 6 minutes more. Plan the day you want to roast it on, and make sure it is thawed out in time. Heat a medium saucepan over medium and add the butter, swirling to melt.