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What are the best ways to prepare a turkey?
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1. Start by thawing your turkey in the refrigerator for 24 hours before cooking it.
2. Make sure you have all of the necessary ingredients and tools on hand before starting to cook.
3. Preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit (177 degrees Celsius).
4. Place your turkey in a roasting pan or baking dish, breast side up.
5. Rub your turkey with butter or oil and season it generously with salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and any other herbs or spices you prefer.
6. Place the turkey in the preheated oven and bake for about 15 minutes per pound of turkey.
7. Baste the turkey every 30 minutes with its own juices.
8. Check the internal temperature of your turkey with an instant-read thermometer.