Put your crown on a roasting rack inside a tray. This keeps it from stewing in its own juices. A wet bottom is fine for a spa day, but terrible for a crispy turkey skin.
Roast for the initial time based on your weight calculation. After 30 minutes, you might want to baste it with the pan juices. This is optional, but it feels very “TV chef” and makes you look busy. Just don’t open the oven door every five minutes or you’ll let the heat out like a toddler escaping bath time.
For the last 15 minutes, crank the heat to 220°C (425°F) for glorious, crackling skin. This is the “bronze medal” moment. If you have a blowtorch, don’t use it. That’s a step too far unless you’re constructing a crème brûlée.
The Waiting Game (This Hurts)
When the thermometer reads 70°C, take the turkey out immediately. Do not pass go. Do not collect $200. Wrap it loosely in foil and let it rest for 15 to 20 minutes.
This is the hardest part. The house smells like heaven. Your stomach is growling like a bear with an attitude problem. But if you cut into it right away, all those juices will run out onto the cutting board and leave you with dry, sad slices.
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Think of resting as the turkey’s “cool-down stretch” after a marathon. It needs a minute to redistribute its internal mojo. Go pour yourself a glass of wine. You’ve earned it.