| • | Combine the marinade ingredients in a 2 gallon zipper lock bag.
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| • | Add the turkey to it and seal the bag and place it into the refrigerator overnight.
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| • | To make the maple butter, put all the ingredients in food processor and process until soft, set up aside
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| • | Mix all the glaze ingredients in a little normal bowl and whisk to combine, add table salt and pepper to taste.
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| • | Preheat the oven to 350 degree F.
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| • | Place the rack on the least location in the oven.
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| • | Take aside the turkey from the marinade and pat dry.
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| • | Loosen the skin all over the breast, wings, and upper thighs by lightly sliding fingers below the skin.
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| • | Massage one-half the maple butter beneath the skin distributing it equally.
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| • | Rub the left over of the maple butter external of the turkey.
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| • | Stuff the cavity with celery and onions.
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| • | Tie the legs together loosely and put the turkey breast side up on the rack.
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| • | Roast the bird for about 3 hrs until a thermometer reads 180 degree F.
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| • | Now baste Marinated Roast Turkey with maple glaze every 20 minutes and tent with the foil if browned before done.
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