Take all the giblets, etc. out.
Spice up turkey: we used rosemary sprigs, tarragon leaves, S & P, garlic, onion. We placed spices under skin & inside cavity. Garlic also pressed into turkey. Let marinate overnight (oh boy, we are getting really serious with this overnight business) in some water.
Day of:
Preheat oven to 325 for slow cook or 350 for faster cook. Brush turkey with olive oil. Place turkey in oven, breast side up, in shallow olive oil & water. Baste as often as you want. Cover with foil "tent" if desired. You may want to remove foil tent and/or turn up the heat towards the end for a more browned turkey. Turkey should cook between 2-3 hours (closer to 3) for 6-8 lb turkey. Cook until the thinger in it pops or until meat thermometer (placed in thickest part, not touching bone) reads 170. I've always heard the thinger pops on the early side, so the thermometer is the best indicator...
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