Turkey Roast

If the bird is lean, rub it with melted shortening.

Place turkey on a greased rack uncovered in a roasting pan. Put water in pan.

Preheat oven to 450^oF

Put turkey in oven, and reduce heat to 350^oF

Baste frequently with the pan drippings.

After 1 hour cover the breast with a cloth that has been dipped in melted shortening

Remove the cloth at the last 1/2 hour.

Cook to an internal temperature of 190^oF

Time:

• 20min/lb for birds under 6lb
• 15min/lb for birds over 6lb

Other doneness tests:

• Prick the skin of the thigh. if juice runs clear, it is done.
• Jiggle the drumbstick, if joint is loose, the bird might be overdone.

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