Whole Roast Turkey From the Wood-Fired Oven

Instructions

1. Fire your oven until hot, and then let the heat fall to a moderate temperature, roughly 450-500°F. If you have fired your oven for a longer period (2 hours or more), rake out the coals to allow the temperature to keep falling. If you do not have enough retained heat in the oven, you can leave a small fire or coals at the start of cooking. Add the turkey to your oven, and let it roast for 2-3 hours until done. Use a meat thermometer to test the internal temperature. Remember that a wood-fired oven is a naturally moist type of cooking, so the exact cooking time is less important than in a conventional oven. After about 1 hour, remove the foil, and let the turkey brown. Take the turkey out of the oven, and cover it to rest. You can use the pan drippings to start your gravy!