Cook From Frozen (unstuffed) – IF THAWED IN REFRIGRATOR
- Preheat oven to 325°F/165°C.
- Remove thawed turkey from bag.
- Drain juices from cavity and blot with paper towels.
- Place turkey, breast side up, on a rack in a shallow (3″ deep) roasting pan.
- Stuff neck and body cavities with stuffing if desired. Note: Allow 3/4 cup of stuffing per pound. Return legs to tucked position if untrussed.
- Brush skin with vegetable oil to prevent drying. Do not cover or add water.
- Place oven-safe meat thermometer deep into the thickest part of the thigh next to the body, not touching the bone.
- Place on center rack of preheated oven.
- When the skin is light golden, about 2/3 done, loosely cover the breast and top of drumsticks with lightweight foil to prevent over cooking.
- Cook until meat thermometer reads 180°F / 82°C in the thigh and 165°F / 74°C in the center of the stuffing.
- When done, let the turkey stand for 15 minutes before carving.
- Clean up: Wash hands, utensils and work surfaces with hot soapy water and disinfectant.