To thaw a turkey properly, allow 24 hours for every 5 pounds of turkey to thaw in a refrigerator.
Roast turkey recipe in a bag. Web preheat the oven to 350 degrees f. I set a stick of butter on the counter the night before, so it was perfectly softened. *note, this can be done by piercing the bag with the probe of the thermometer.
13 minutes per pound, stuffed: Remove from oven when the internal temperature (between the leg and breast) reaches 165 degrees f. Butter gives the turkey a great flavor and golden coloer.
Place onion quarters and bay leaves in the breast cavity. Web rub 4 tbsp of butter all over the turkey. Web preheat the oven to 325 degrees.
Pat dry with a paper towel. Brush the turkey with oil or melted butter and season the turkey with herbs and spices. Web roast the turkey:
The flour will blend with the fat and juices to. Pour the chicken broth inside the turkey cavity. Web preheat the oven to 350 degrees f.
Rinse the turkey inside and out with cold water. Butter the inside of the brown paper bag with the remaining 2 tbsp of butter. Sprinkle turkey inside and out with salt and pepper.