How to Cook a Turkey
Why
did the turkey cross the road?
It was the chicken's day off.
Why
did the police arrest the turkey?
They suspected fowl play.
How
to cook a turkey:
Thaw.
Remove wrapping and giblets.
Set oven for 325 degrees.
Season and butter turkey.
Place in pan with rack.
Pour 4 cups of water into the pan.
Place foil over turkey unsealed at edges.
Bake for requisite time according
to poundage.
Use meat thermometer to check internal temperature (180).
Remove foil 1 - 1/2 hours at the end of baking time.
Allow to cool for 15-30 minutes before attempting carving.
View an instructional video of the preparation of the turkey:
HOW TO COOK A TURKEY
View the director's cut, THE LAST TURKEY, that has little to do with the preparation of a turkey.
Additional:
Shopping madness updated.
Portions reposted from 11-23-05.