The Best Ugly Turkey

Ingredients

• 1 (12-pound) turkey, neck and giblets removed
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 tablespoons butter, melted
• 2 teaspoons kosher salt
• 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• 1 tablespoon poultry seasoning
• 1/4 cup water

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
2. Rinse the turkey inside and out with cold water; pat dry with paper towels.
3. Brush the turkey evenly with the olive oil and melted butter.
4. In a small bowl, mix the salt, pepper, and poultry seasoning. Rub the mixture all over the turkey.
5. Place the turkey in a roasting pan. Add the water to the bottom of the pan.
6. Roast the turkey for 3 to 4 hours, until a meat thermometer inserted into the thickest part of the thigh reads 165 degrees F (75 degrees C).
7. Remove the turkey from the oven and let it rest for 10 minutes before carving.

Interesting Facts

• The secret to making a perfectly crispy turkey is to roast it at a high temperature for a short period of time.
• Adding water to the bottom of the roasting pan will help keep the turkey moist during the cooking process.
• Resting the turkey for 10 minutes before carving will ensure that the turkey is juicy and succulent.