Popeye's Cajun-Style Turkey Is Back for Thanksgiving: How to Get One

• Thaw in the refrigerator or in cold water for 72 hours (change water every hour). Popeyes says: “DO NOT thaw at room temperature. Always leave in sealed plastic wrap when thawing.”
• Preheat the conventional oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit.
• Remove all packaging and save the juices.
• Place the turkey on a rack in a large roasting pan and pour the pan juices into the pan.
• Cover with aluminum foil and seal the edges of the pan tightly.
• Heat on the lower shelf of the oven for 1.5 hours.
• Remove the foil and reheat the turkey, uncovered, for another 30 minutes, until the internal temperature reaches 140 degrees Fahrenheit, as measured with a meat thermometer inserted into the deepest part of the breast meat (not touching the bone).
• Let stand for 20 minutes before carving.
• Save the pan juices for gravy if desired.

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