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Step One: Thaw the Turkey

Step Two: Air-Dry the Turkey and Season It

Step Three: Preheat the Oven and Add Vegetables to the Pan

Put Water in the Turkey Roasting Pan

Cooking Times for Unstuffed Turkey (Recommended)

Cooking Times for a Stuffed Turkey (But Don't Do This)

When to Cover a Turkey with Foil

How to Keep Your Turkey from Drying Out

When to Carve the Turkey

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