Horse horse, yes a cheese cloth, ask at the market, bag is good as well, but you have to cut it up at the end so that it roasts.

Breast down works as well, but you won't need to baste it until you turn the turkey around. Since this is the first time for you, I wouldn't do that.

If you put it in a bag make sure you put some chicken stock in the bag so that the humidity makes it juicy.


And yes the chicken stock is those boxes, get 3 large ones, you could always freeze what you don't use.

Don't forget the stuffing and mashed potatoes.