Thanksgiving Roast Turkey Recipe

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Ingredients:

Serving

1 yellow onion
1 sprig parsley
2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp thyme
1 quart water
1 fresh turkey 18lbs
1 lemon
1 package salt pork or bacon rind
2 stick unsalted butter
4 tbsp flour

Directions:

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
Remove the neck from the bird if not already done, and put it in a 2-quart saucepan with the liver, gizzard, heart, and the onion, parsley, 2 teaspoons salt, and the thyme. Add the water, bring to a boil, and boil 5 minutes, after which reduce the heat and simmer, covered, 1 hour. Drain and reserve for the sauce. If you like, chop the gizzard, heart, and liver to add to the sauce.
Rub the inside of the turkey with the lemon, and dry with paper towels. Fill the body cavity and neck cavity with stuffing, but not too tightly - the crumbs should remain somewhat loose.
Massage the turkey well with softened butter, then salt and pepper it. Line a rack with strips of fresh or salt pork or with the rind of bacon. Set the rack in a roasting pan, and place the turkey breast side down on the rack. Roast 1 hour at 350 degrees.
Remove the pan from the oven, turn the turkey on one side, and rub with softened butter. Return the turkey to the oven and roast another hour. Remove the pan, turn the turkey on its other side, and rub with butter. Roast for another hour, turn the turkey on its back, and rub the breast with butter. Return to the oven and continue roasting till the turkey tests done.
Remove from the oven and place on a platter. Immediately remove the stuffing. Allow it to rest 15 minutes if being served hot. If being served tepid, let it cool gently at room temperature.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	756.07 Kcal (3166 kJ)
Calories from fat	377.25 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	41.92g	64%
Cholesterol	340.61mg	114%
Sodium	928.89mg	39%
Potassium	963.95mg	21%
Total Carbs	4.29g	1%
Sugars	0.15g	1%
Dietary Fiber	0.68g	3%
Protein	92.43g	185%
Vitamin C	2.9mg	5%
Vitamin A	0.2mg	6%
Iron	4.4mg	25%
Calcium	71.1mg	7%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	141.43 Kcal (592 kJ)
Calories from fat	70.57 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	7.84g	64%
Cholesterol	63.72mg	114%
Sodium	173.76mg	39%
Potassium	180.32mg	21%
Total Carbs	0.8g	1%
Sugars	0.03g	1%
Dietary Fiber	0.13g	3%
Protein	17.29g	185%
Vitamin C	0.5mg	5%
Iron	0.8mg	25%
Calcium	13.3mg	7%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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salty
savory
bitter
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