When I make a turkey, I just plop it in a roasting pan, rub some butter all over it, and leave it in the oven. I never check on it or baste it. It gets sooooo juicy.
My Uncle deep fries the turkey when he hosts..YUM!
We used to do the oven bag method but then we moved to Germany and with the little ovens, I was afraid the bag would touch the top and burst. So, for the last 2 years, we've done ours in our clay pot and it's wonderful! Tender and juicy!
I roast my turkey in the oven. When the turkey is nearly done I take the cover off so that it gets that nice brown coat. I also like to put honey over it and stuff it with crab stuffing. I have had the fried turkey before. Very delicious.