Anthony Bourdain’s Business Turkey

Ingredients

• One 14-pound turkey, neck reserved for stock and giblets reserved for stuffing
• 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
• Kosher salt
• Pepper

Steps

1. Preheat the oven to 425°F. Set a V-shape rack in a roasting pan. Brush the turkey all over with the butter and season with salt and pepper. Set the turkey in the rack breast side up and add 2 cups of water to the pan. Roast the turkey for about 2 hours, basting occasionally, until golden and an instant-read thermometer inserted in the inner thigh registers 165°F. Transfer the turkey on the V rack to a baking sheet and let rest for 30 minutes. Pour the pan drippings into a bowl and reserve for the stuffing. Carve the turkey, arrange on a platter and serve.