The Basics: How to Roast a Turkey

What You'll Need

A large roasting pan fitted with a roasting rack; a brush or turkey baster; a meat thermometer; a 12- to 15-pound natural turkey; salt and pepper; vegetable oil; a half stick of butter; half a lemon; half an onion, cut into four pieces; one celery stick, cut into three pieces. See all steps on one page. Print all steps.