Thoroughly rinse turkey under cool running water, gently rubbing outside and inside of turkey to release salt.

Cooking turkey with oven off. (scott suchman for the washington post/food styling by lisa cherkasky for the. Web preheat the oven to at least 325 °f. Take the turkey out of the oven when the thigh meat reaches 165 degrees f.

Pat the turkey dry with a paper towel. Insert the thermometer probe into the thickest part of the thigh, away from the bone. Rub the butter on the outside and in the cavity of the turkey.

(also see how to thaw a turkey) stuff the turkey with onion, lemon wedges, and garlic cloves. Turkey in a bag with lemon and herbs. Stick that butter where the sun don't shine (up the little gobbler's rear, sorry gobbler).

Work your hand all the way down to the legs and thighs, separating the skin as you go. Fold wings across back of turkey so tips are touching. Place thawed turkey, breast side up, on flat rack in shallow roasting pan 2 to 2½ inches deep.

If using stuffing, pack half into the neck end, pushing it towards the breast. Rinse the turkey with water and drain it. Web here are 15 tips to safely thaw and roast your thanksgiving turkey.

Skim away most of the fat from the surface into a jar, cool, and place in the fridge for tasty cooking another day. However, it is super tasty! Sprinkle the salt and pepper on the inside and the outside of the turkey.