Turkey

Baking a turkey may be a somewhat daunting task, but this method is both easy, and makes a deliciously tender bird.

Broth has been removed for Turkey Tortilla Soup

Ingredients
1 turkey, thawed*
3-6 stalks of celery
1 onion, sliced
olive oil
salt
pepper
thyme
rosemary (optional)

Directions
Heat oven to 450°F.

Remove guts from inside of turkey, including neck, organs, and any gravy packet that may be included.

Sprinkle in salt, pepper, thyme, rosemary to desired taste.

Stuff bird with onion and celery.

Place in roasting pan, rub turkey with olive oil, then fill pan about 1/3 of the way with water.

Bake for 13 minutes per pound.

Remove from oven, let rest. Then carve.

ENJOY!

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*NOTE: Thawing a turkey takes awhile, so plan ahead. It takes about 30 minutes per pound, to thaw when immersed in cold water. Check out this calculator by Butterball to see how long your turkey will take.