Thanksgiving Turkey Prep

Good

% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Step 1

Take the turkey out of the package, put it in the sink, and rinse with cold water.

Step 2

Pull out the giblets and neck (check the body and neck cavity well). Put in a sealed container and store in the refrigerator.

Step 3

Towel dry the turkey and remove any remaining ice.

Step 4

Loosen the skin (careful not to tear it) and slide your hands between the meat and skin, rub in the salt, and slide in a few cloves of garlic.

Step 5

Rub the inside of the turkey with melted butter (or oil) and sprinkle salt, poultry seasoning, and sage.

Step 6

Fill the main cavity with apples, carrots, oranges, garlic cloves, and onion.

Step 7

Close the legs of the turkey, flip the wings, and slide the turkey into a clean garbage bag. Tie off the garbage bag, place it into the pan, and place in the fridge overnight.