I will be cooking my 34th Christmas dinner this year. This is how I cook my 20 to 24 lb, free range, home-reared, 10 day hung turkey. It will not be dry and miserable, it will be juicy and gorgeous!
A bird is built to stand breast down. The breast is the part you want to keep moist. This method will do that better than any clever cheffy rubbish!!!!
For fail-safe tips and turkey cooking times see our guide to cooking turkey. Also don't forget our turkey gravy recipes.