Simple Classic Roasted Turkey

Ingredients

• Servings: 12
• 1 (10 pound) whole turkey, neck and giblets optional
• salt and ground black pepper to taste
• 1/3 cup water, or as needed

Recipe

Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 6 hrs

Ready Time: 6 hrs 10 mins


• preheat oven to 275 degrees f (135 degrees c).
• season turkey with salt and pepper and place, breast-side down, in a roaster; add neck and giblets. pour water into pan.
• bake in the preheated oven, basting as needed, until no longer pink at the bone and the juices run clear, about 6 hours. an instant-read thermometer inserted into the thickest part of the thigh should read 165 degrees f (74 degrees c). continue to roast until meat falls off the bone if desired.