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

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, until breast temp is around 200 degrees