Season generously with salt and pepper. Tuck halved lemons inside cavity. Transfer turkey to oven and roast 30 minutes. Reduce temperature to 350 degrees and roast 2 ½-3 ½ hours more ...

How did we never think to do this before? Cooking Thanksgiving dinner is a massive feat. Between roasting a whole bird and making all the sides and desserts, Thanksgiving cooking is a marathon event.

Transfer the turkey, skin side up, to a shallow roasting pan or baking dish not much larger than it is (about 8 by 12 inches). Roast. Slide the turkey into the oven and roast until the juices run ...