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Remove turkey from fridge and uncover
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Tuck the wings underneath the bird and tie his legs together with a string
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Preheat oven to 325 F.
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With a thin knife, make DEEP incisions all over the turkey.
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Using your hands, stuff each incision with stuffing. The more incisions the better
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Place the rest of the stuffing in the cavity and over the legs
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Season the surface of your turkey with salt and pepper
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Cover your turkey with a moistened cheesecloth
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Roast on the lower rack of your oven
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Every 45 min to 1 hour pour some wine over the cheesecloth to keep the bird moist
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The last hour remove the cheesecloth and keep basting
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Turkey is ready when a thermometer inserted the meaty part of the bird registers 160 F.
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Remove from oven and let it rest covered for at least 30 minutes. The bird will continue cooking to 165 F.
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Carve and serve!