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Default Turkey gravy results, not as good as I hoped

sf wrote:
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> So, is allowing it to sit is the secret to perfectly cooked white and
> dark meat? What temp did you bring it out at and which one did you
> check... light or dark?


Temperature? Good question. I have never had luck with that
method. I use the time, temperature and weight chart. It was a 12
1/2 pound bird, 6 1/2 hours at 325. I pulled on the leg and it
started to come off. Letting it sit tented before cutting into
it makes carving much easier.