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Lynn Gifford
 
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Default First time roast chicken (kind of long)

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> > Would a higher starting temp correct that? Also, my pan may be a bit big
> > for that size bird. Doesn't a snug fit in the pan allow more heat to
> > reflect onto the bird?


Pan too snug means bird will "steam" in its juices, not roast. Also [
get some of that butter UNDER the skin of the bird,
Lynn from Fargo