Turkey For You, Turkey For Me...

Here is the recipe I used for my turkey. It was super fantastic!

Rinse your turkey and place it in a roasting pan. Brush on some melted butter coating the entire bird. Slice 2 oranges and squeeze the juice all over the bird. Largely cut 2 carrots, 2 stalks of celery, and 1/2 an onion. Put the veggies and the oranges into the cavity of the turkey. Tie the legs together with kitchen twine. Put the bird into the oven at 450 degrees (yes that says 450) for 30 minutes uncovered. Then, turn the oven down to 350-375 degrees, baste the turkey with Basting Liquid, cover with foil, and put the bird back into the oven. Cook until the temperature of the bird reaches 160 degrees, basting every 1/2 hour. Let the turkey rest for at least 20 minutes. (I let mine rest 40 minutes today) The internal temperature of the bird should reach 165 degrees (ideal) while it is resting.

Basting Liquid:
1 cup chicken broth or stock
1cup apple cider
1 orange sliced into large chunks
Heat the ingredients of the Basting Liquid on low heat until it reaches a simmer and take it off of the stove. Baste the turkey every 1/2 hour.