Published: by Absolutely Recipes, in the Birds recipes category.

Juicy Roast Turkey Recipe.

Ingredients:

1/4 cup ground mustard
2 TBSPs Worcestershire sauce
2 TBSPs olive oil
1/2 TSP white vinegar
1 TSP salt
1/8 TSP pepper
1 turkey (10 to 12 pounds)
1 medium onion, quartered
2 celery ribs, quartered lengthwise
Fresh parsley sprigs
2 bacon strips
1/4 cup butter, softened
2 cups chicken broth
1 cup water

Recipe Instructions:

In a small bowl, combine the first 6 ingredients.
Brush over turkey.
Place turkey on a platter.
Cover and refrigerate for 1-24 hours.
Preheat oven to 325 Degrees.
Place turkey on a rack in a shallow roasting pan, breast side up.
Add the onion, celery and parsley to turkey cavity.
Tuck wings under turkey; tie drumsticks together.
Arrange bacon over top of turkey breast.
Spread butter over turkey.
Pour broth and water into pan.
Bake, uncovered, until a thermometer inserted in thickest part of thigh reads 170 Degrees -175 Degrees , 3-1/2 to 4 hours, basting occasionally.
Remove turkey from oven.
If desired, remove and discard bacon.
Tent with foil; let stand 20 minutes before carving.
If desired, skim fat and thicken pan drippings for gravy.
Serve with turkey.

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