How to Cook a Heritage Turkey

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Preheat the oven to 450 degrees Fahrenheit (232 degrees Celsius).

   Be careful not to tear the skin. , You can also add cut up fruits or vegetables to place in the cavity while cooking for additional flavor. , Add water with herbs or broth to the bottom of the pan for added flavor while cooking. , The internal temperature should reach 150 to 165 degrees Fahrenheit (66 to 74 degrees Celsius), though the USDA recommends 180 to 185 degrees Fahrenheit (82 to 85 degrees Celsius).
   
   The reason for the difference is the way the birds are raised; they are far less likely to carry bacteria. ,,
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   Step 2: Rinse the bird with cool water and then pat dry.

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   Step 3: Coat the turkey with either butter or olive oil

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   Step 4: both inside and out and under the skin.

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   Step 5: Spread your favorite seasonings onto the outside of the bird

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   Step 6: under the skin and in the cavity.

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   Step 7: Place the turkey on the rack in a roasting pan so it does not sit in its own juices and put it in the hot oven.

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   Step 8: Check the turkey with a meat thermometer in the deepest part of the thigh.

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   Step 9: Let the roasted turkey rest for about 15 minutes before carving.

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    Step 10: Finished.

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