Turkey

thaw turkey (if kept frozen) for 3-4 days in fridge in casserole dish (keep packaging on)

preheat oven to 350

remove neck, scrape away any still frozen globs of ice, then remove bag of giblets by lifting skin from other end

rinse turkey in sink

in a large roaster, add approx 2“ water

throw in a few cut up celery stalks, onion, and 4 chicken bouillon cubes

stuff turkey with some onion and garlic cloves

rub butter all over outside of turkey, then place in roaster

heavily season with salt and pepper

bake 4 to 6 hours, basting every hour

as you baste you will likely need to remove broth and reserve it for noodles and gravy

turkey should be done when breast temp is around 180-190 degrees and legs easily twist off