Do I put water in the bottom of a roaster for Turkey?

Table of Contents:

1. Do I put water in the bottom of a roaster for Turkey?
2. Do you roast a turkey covered or uncovered?
3. What do I put on top of turkey before cooking?
4. How long should I cook a turkey breast joint for?

Do I put water in the bottom of a roaster for Turkey?

We do not recommend adding water to the bottom of the pan. Cooking a turkey with steam is a moist heat-cook method and is acceptable, sure, but is not the preferred method for cooking your turkey.” ... The drippings will be less flavorful and not as concentrated as roast turkey drippings.

Do you roast a turkey covered or uncovered?

Always cook your turkey until the skin is a light golden color. Cover your roasting pan with a lid or foil and cook covered for 2 hours (depending on size of your bird) and uncovered for the remaining time. ... However, basting will not make your turkey moister, but it promotes even browning of the skin.

What do I put on top of turkey before cooking?

Rub the turkey all over with olive oil or melted clarified butter; this helps the turkey brown evenly. (You can also use melted whole butter, but the milk solids might make the turkey a little spotted.) Sprinkle the turkey with kosher salt (unless you've already brined it) to help crisp the skin.

How long should I cook a turkey breast joint for?

Cooking times will vary according to the weight of your Turkey or Turkey joint, but as a guide it is a good idea to allow 20 minutes per Kg, plus 70 minutes if the bird or joint is under 4Kg, or plus 90 minutes if it is over 4Kg, at a cooking temperature of 190°C/350°F/Gas Mark 4.