Perhaps it's too late, but to make good for the holiday that remains, enjoy your gobble day. Remember the tradition of over-eating only comes 5 or 6 or 12 times a year, so dig in and make the most of it. And, if there are any procrastinating families who have yet to start their turkeys, here's the key to getting it done right. All you need is 4 hours for a 12 - 16 lb turkey. So, if you start RIGHT NOW, you should be ready to dig in by 9:00pm!
Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
Fill a turkey pan with about an inch of Budweiser (or any beer will do), and some chopped celery and onions.
Set turkey belly up into a turkey rack inside the turkey pan. Gotta' have these two accessories to make a good turkey.
Cover turkey with aluminum foil, and cook for 1 hour.at 350.
Remove foil, and cook for another 40 minutes, basting with juices intermittently.
Now, turn turkey over, breast facing up. Cover once more, and cook for 50 minutes.
Remove foil and cook for another 40 minutes, again basting occasionally. If you notice during this last phase the turkey isn't browning enough, punch up to the heat to 375 or 400.
Viola! (the French expression "behold", not the stringed instrument). You have a turkey. Now get some clipart like I have, and tell all your friends that the stock photograph they see is your turkey. You'll be instantly admirable for about 30 seconds.
Happy Thanksgiving, and hope your embarassing family moments are memorable.
