Roast Turkey - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 (20 lb.) turkey (fresh or thawed)
2 sticks butter, melted

Preparation

Defrost time:
A 20 pound bird takes 3 days in refrigerator or 12 hours in sink of water.
Remove giblets as soon as thawed. Roast time:
Unstuffed, chilled turkey at 325\u00b0 for 16 to 20 pounds is 4 to 6 hours; 20 to 26 pounds, 5 1/2 to 7 1/2 hours.
Baste turkey frequently with melted butter and pan juices during cooking time.