The Perfect Roast Turkey

Prepare desired stuffing.

Heat oven to 325 degrees.

Remove neck and giblets from turkey.

Rinse and drain; pat dry with paper towels.

Loosely fill cavity with stuffing.

Fold neck skin over back of turkey and fasten with toothpicks.

Arrange veggies and herbs on bottom of a shallow roasting pan.

Pour wine over.

Place turkey, breast side up, on top of veggies.

Brush skin with butter; sprinkle with salt and pepper.

Cover stuffing in cavity with foil.

When skin is golden brown (2 to 2 1/2 hours), shield breast loosely with foil to prevent overbrowning.

Follow turkey package directions for cooking times.

Start testing for doneness half an hour before end time with meat thermometer~ should reach 180 degrees.

Transfer turkey to a serving platter.

Cover loosely, let stand 20 minutes, then carve.