To reheat the turkey, put the meat back in a roasting pan, pour a bit of chicken stock over the turkey to keep it moist, and cover.

Roast turkey day before. Preheat the oven to 325° f. Remove the giblet package before cooking. Bake in a 325ºf oven alongside side dishes for about 45 minutes to an hour, depending on the size of the bird.

Loosely fill turkey cavity with stuffing. Wash the turkey inside and out, drain it well and pat it all over with paper towels. Put the turkey in a large roasting pan, discarding any juices in the dish.

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Here is how to do it safely. Mix remaining butter with garlic and herbs. You can also microwave the turkey in slices, in a dish.

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The skin will dry out and turn a little translucent. Every 45 minutes, remove the turkey from the oven, close the oven door (don't let that heat out!), and baste the turkey all over. Put the onion and a large sprig of bay in the cavity between the legs.