1. Preheat oven to 325° F. Remove wrapper. Do not stuff.
2. Place thawed turkey, breast side up, on flat rack in shallow roasting pan 2 to 2½ inches deep.
3. Brush or spray skin lightly with vegetable or cooking oil for best appearance.
4. Insert oven-safe meat thermometer deep into the thigh without touching the bone.
5. Place turkey in pre-heated oven and heat until hot (140° F).Cover breast loosely with foil after 1 to 1¼ hours to prevent over-browning and drying.
6. Begin checking the turkey for doneness about 30 minutes before the recommended cook time.
7. Your turkey is done when the meat thermometer reaches 140° F in thigh.
8. Carve and serve immediately.