Simply Perfect Roast Turkey

Gather all the necessary ingredients required for this recipe, making sure to have everything at hand before proceeding.

Preheat your oven to 325 degrees Fahrenheit (165 degrees Celsius), ensuring it reaches the correct temperature before moving on to the next step.

Take out the turkey's neck and giblets, then rinse the entire bird under cold water to remove any impurities. Pat it dry with paper towels, placing the turkey breast-side up on a rack in a roasting pan.

Fill the turkey's cavity loosely with the prepared stuffing, taking care not to overfill it. Rub the skin of the turkey generously with butter, followed by a seasoning of salt and pepper to taste.

Pour 2 cups of turkey stock into the roasting pan, making sure not to overfill it. Cover the turkey loosely with aluminum foil and roast in the oven for 2 1/2 hours, basting it every 30 minutes with the pan juices that accumulate.

As the drippings evaporate, add more turkey stock to the pan in small increments, 1 to 2 cups at a time. Remove the foil and continue roasting until a meat thermometer inserted into the thickest part of the thigh reaches 165 degrees Fahrenheit (75 degrees Celsius), requiring about 1 1/2 hours more.

Transfer the roasted turkey to a large serving platter, allowing it to rest for 20 to 30 minutes before carving.

Serve the turkey hot, and enjoy your delicious meal!