Totally random. Does anyone know how to cook a turkey?

KrystalD7

My MIL gave us a turkey the other day, and I am going to attempt to make it tomorrow. (Random I know, but oh so yummy)
I'm a pretty decent cook, but I am lost on this one.
Turkey is about 10-12lbs, I am going to cook it in a roaster oven.
I don't know temp or cooking time, should anything go in the pan with the turkey?

Any tips?

rocknrollmommy

i burn everything but i googled it for ya!

https://www.howtocookathanksgivingturkey.com/

IselaCid

I have no idea about temp and stuff, but my mom told to stick it in a marinade bag with a bottle of dark beer overnight.  I tried it once, years ago and it came out pretty tasty. 

rocknrollmommy

it IS thawed, right?

mistresscox

"DH-cook me a turkey!"  LOL! 

I usually plan on cooking it and DH takes over.  But we have a turkey roaster so it's pretty easy.  I put a little butter under the skin and he puts it in the roaster and sets it and bam we have turkey.  Sorry, I don't know the time/temp of cooking a turkey. 

KrystalD7

LOL

Yes, it's thawed. I googled too, I was looking to see if anyone has tips from experience! That's an interesting idea Isela, we might have dark beer too.

Jackieb3808

Go to www.Oprah.com

Search: Bourbon Turkey.

It's the best recipe ever, it doesnt take too too long to cook, and makes it very moist.

The bourbon is ok, because the alcohol cooks off in the oven.

janice74

this gives me a moist turkey with crispy golden skin. ?It is so good! ?Basically you cover the turkey in cheesecloth that has been soaked in white wine and butter and then you baste it a LOT.

https://www.recipezaar.com/White-Wine-Basted-Turkey-89844?