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I agree casey. If you can get a fresh, free range one they are superior. Most places that carry them request you put your order in early though... Can I do this at like a Safeway or do I need to go to the HFS?

Looks like you've got the fresh bird ordered and so we know it will taste good!!

And I also agree...no stuffing IN the bird. For years it has been known that is dangerous, but not many people listen, especially if that's the way they've done it for years. Yes, that is the only way I've ever seen.... and besides getting it all out before carving is always such a pain in the butt!! No kidding.

I like to throw an apple/onion/celery in the cavity of mine for baking. Question: Do you cut the apple & onion up like in half or just throw it in there whole? Cut up, like in fourths.

But the next turkey I do, I'm going to follow Alton Brown's "Good Eats" way of doing one, with the brine and all. Every meat recipe I've ever used of his has turned out incredible. See: web page Yes, I watched him do this last year. I just figured I don't have that kind of room in my fridge to bother with it..lol Good point. I didn't think of that...I'd have to use an ice chest, which I've done in the past to thaw a frozen turkey in cold water. It works great. Figured I could do the same for the brine soaking.

I think his turkey recipe is near the bottom of the list.

I too have a roaster but not a stone one. It's something like 50 years old and makes an extremely tender turkey, but I'd think the Reynolds bags would be a great alternative, and sure makes for easy clean up....Oh yeah Shell...how are you on making gravy? It's a must you know.

I have two, I'm not sure which one I will make...YES, THEY ARE NO NO'S but like you said, they are a must! LOL

Turkey Gravy without Pan Drippings

Yield: 3 cups
Ingredients

6 tablespoons margarine or butter
6 tablespoons all-purpose flour
3 cups chicken broth

Directions:
In medium saucepan, melt margarine over medium heat, stir in flour. Heat and stir until light brown.
Remove from heat. Gradually blend in chicken broth until smooth.
Return saucepan to heat, increasing heat to medium high. Bring to a boil, stirring frequently, reduce heat and simmer 5 minutes or until thickened slightly. Season with salt and pepper, if desired

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Turkey Gravy with Pan Drippings

Yield: 16 servings
Ingredients

1/4 cup turkey pan drippings
3 3/4 cups chicken broth, or milk
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
Turkey giblets, optional

Directions:
In a medium saucepan, add pan drippings.
Blend 1/2 cup flour into pan drippings in pan. Graually blend in broth until smooth. Bring to a boil stir and simmer about 5 minutes. Add finely chopped cooked giblets, if desired.
Note: May substitute the flour with 1/4 cup cornstarch, if desired.

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