On mine it's 450, but use 500 if your oven goes that high.

Roasting turkey in oven. Reduce the oven temperature to 350°f (175°c/gas mark 4). How to carve and serve oven. It also ensures the turkey skin stays crisp all over.

Pat turkey dry with paper towels and. Web 14 thanksgiving turkey recipes for a variety of tastes and skills. Web directions step 1 position rack to the lower third of your oven and preheat oven to 450°.

Put the onion and a large sprig of bay in the cavity between the legs. Step 2, remove any turkey parts from the neck and breast cavities and reserve for other uses if desired. Cook the turkey on a rack.

Web “you must let your bird come up to room temperature after being in the fridge. Turn the wings back to hold the neck skin in place. If you notice the breast is getting too brown and crispy.

Do not wash the turkey! Web directions mix the smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, cayenne pepper, dried thyme, 1 tablespoon salt and 1 1/2 teaspoons black pepper in a bowl. It cooks in a reasonable amount of time while achieving juicy meat and beautifully browned skin.

Tie legs together with kitchen twine. Fill the bottom of the roasting tray with 250ml (1/2 pint) water. Reduce the oven temperature to 325°f and place the turkey in the oven.