How to Roast a Turkey

Spread the turkey giblets in the roasting pan and place the turkey on top of the giblets.

Tie the two drumsticks together with a piece of kitchen string.

Butter one side a double-thick sheet of aluminum foil just large enough to cover the breast, and place buttered side down over the turkey breast.

Roast the turkey until the thighs are well browned and then remove the aluminum foil.

Roast the turkey until an instant-read thermometer inserted in the meat between the thigh and the breast reads about 147°F. Cover the turkey loosely with aluminum foil and let rest in a warm place for at least 20 minutes before carving.