Cooking Turkey In A Dark Roasting Pan. Then reduce the temperature to 325f. Add water up to the top of the roasting pan.
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A partially frozen turkey requires a longer cooking time.
The use of a foil tent for the entire cooking time can slow cooking. Moreover meat juices will be suspended at the bottom of the roast pan. The depth and size of the pan can reduce heat circulation to all areas of the turkey. Think of them as the flavor equivalent of winning the lottery.
