Take a lemon and puncture it all over. Put it in the cavity alone, no stuffing. Contributes to moistness and flavor.

NP, here. Never used a roaster bag. We roast turkey with celery, onions, and carrots in the pan, and baste with the juices. Simple but works. This is my 3rd year using the Pepperidge Farm stuffing! We add sliced mushrooms to the stuffing and prepare via the casserole recipe. Happy Thanksgiving!

Op - thank you for the suggestions. Pp -I have never heard of red miso paste, what is that?

I do have Pepperidge Farm herb stuffing and I'll read up on the Alton brine.

What about cooking in a roaster bag? Yay or nay?

Hahahaha. I am all prepared to do exactly these PP two things! Alton Brown & Pepperidge Farm -- NP here.

Pepperidge farm herbed stuffing mix - follow the instructions on the package.

I don't brine, just add some red miso paste to your butter-herb mix and slather your bird. 425 for the first 25 minutes, then 350 until a thermometer says it is done.

Alton brown brined recipe. Works every time. Hot oven in the beginning, foil over breast and lower temp later. Never cooked stuffing inside the bird so can't help with that.

I haven't cooked a turkey in a while. Tips are appreciated. It's 14lbs if that matters.