Originally Posted by CDSmith

Mine's a 12 lb bird. I don't go too nuts with the spices etc, just some seasoning salt, garlic powder, and a mix of melted butter with a small splash of tobasco. Stuffed with Onion & Sage dressing.

Cooked for the first half hour at 350, then down to 300 for a nice slow roasting for maybe 3 more hours, basting every 20 mins or so. (covered the whole time