Thaw turkey well (~24 hours for every 5lbs of turkey)
Put in sink, and remove neck and bag of giblets
Rub all over with shortening
Sprinkle with salt, pepper, garlic powder and onion powder - rub in as needed.
Put on rack in roasting pan, with breast-side up
Roast at 325 degrees, approximately 1 hour for every 6lbs of turkey
Use meat thermometer, to make sure that breast temp is up to 165 degrees before declaring cookedâ„
Let rest for 10 minutes after removing from roasting pan, before carving.
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