TURKEY WHILE YOU SLEEP

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This procedure results in a turkey that is extrememly moist and so tender that it isn't really suitable for formal carving. The method is so easy, however, that you'll find yourself serving turkey all year round, not just during holidays.

Provided by Stinkerbell

Categories     Whole Turkey

Time 10h

Yield 10-12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 uncooked turkey
1 teaspoon salt
2 stalks celery & leaves
1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
2 cups boiling water

Steps:

  • Sprinkle salt inside turkey cavity and insert celery stalks.
  • Preheat oven to 450*F.
  • Place turkey on rack in roasting pan and rub with melted butter.
  • Pour boiling water around turkey, cover pan tightly and cook 2 hours for 14 pounds or less, 2 1/2 hours for more than 14 pounds.
  • After cooking time, turn off heat, but DO NOT OPEN OVEN DOOR.
  • Leave turkey in closed oven overnight (8 hours).
  • Turkey will be ready to slice and refrigerate the next morning, with plenty of drippings for gravy.

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