I'm not sure which sucks more - Two-Buck Chuck or Turkey. I'm a carnivore, but think turkey is the blandest fowl there is. I'll never understand the ridiculous lengths some people go to with brining, seasoning, basting and/or deep frying the damn things - only to still need gravy to make them half-edible.
DO NOT "clean" your turkey! You'll only contaminate your prep area with turkey juice. Instead, just make sure
1) the bird is fully defrosted in the refrigerator (on the lowest level – and well contained to prevent turkey liquid from cross-contaminating other items);
2) the giblets are removed;
3) and FULLY cook the bird in a preheated oven without stuffing (it's yet another contamination risk);
4) after removing the cooked bird from the oven, let it rest under a loose foil tent for 15-30 minutes, depending on the weight of the bird. If you skip this step, you'll likely lose much of the moisture and flavor of your turkey (whole chicken).
1) the bird is fully defrosted in the refrigerator (on the lowest level – and well contained to prevent turkey liquid from cross-contaminating other items);
2) the giblets are removed;
3) and FULLY cook the bird in a preheated oven without stuffing (it's yet another contamination risk);
4) after removing the cooked bird from the oven, let it rest under a loose foil tent for 15-30 minutes, depending on the weight of the bird. If you skip this step, you'll likely lose much of the moisture and flavor of your turkey (whole chicken).