Ingredients Turkey Whole Turkey Anthony Bourdain's Stunt Turkey 1 Review Anthony Bourdain’s Thanksgiving turkey is as simple as it gets. He suggests making two birds—one that you can parade at the table, dressed up “like a showgirl, with chop frills and elaborate fruit garnishes on a bed of old-school parsley or kale,” and another that’s already carved in the kitchen, ready to be served. By Anthony Bourdain Updated on November 1, 2016 Print Rate It Share Share Tweet Pin Email Photo: © Bobby Fisher Active Time: 15 mins Total Time: 2 hrs 45 mins Yield: 8 to 10 Ingredients One 10-pound turkey, neck reserved for stock and giblets reserved for stuffing 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted Kosher salt Pepper Directions Preheat the oven to 425°. 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°. 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. Transfer the turkey to a platter. Rate it Print