Oven Roasted Turkey
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remove giblets
wash and dry turkey
lightly stuff both cavities, fasten neck flap if necessary
oil outside of turkey
place on rack in roasting pan
cover loosely with foil, remove foil last hour of cooking

basting not necessary, although it does crispen the skin somewhat


Gravy:
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Put roasting pan on burners
Deglaze with a cup or two of water or chicken broth
Cook until most of the drippings in the pan are dissolved
Pour into tall clear container and allow oils to separate
Siphon off the drippings, try to minimize the oil+grease
Simmer over medium heat, thicken with flour or corn starch