Cooking a whole turkey can be intimidating with its long defrost and cook times. Spatchcocking speeds up the process by flattening the bird for more even cooking. Combine spatchcocking with smoking and you get juicy, flavorful turkey with crispy skin in a fraction of the usual time. Spatchcocking allows heat and smoke to circulate all … Read more
We’ve cooked up more than 1,000 (!) turkeys over the years, so were here to help you prepare a turkey like a pro. Weve been independently researching and testing products for over 120 years. If you buy through our links, we may earn a commission. Learn more about our review process. Most of the recipes … Read more
A miraculous technique for roasting turkey using aluminum foil smeared with butter to protect the breast from intense heat, while basting it. The foil is removed at the end so that the skin can crisp up. This article also has information about brining, and whether you should do it, as well as tons of tips … Read more
If you were shocked to learn that you could roast a frozen turkey, you’re in for another surprise: You can roast that turkey while you sleep, too. At a typical roasting temperature (around 325ºF), a large turkey can take upwards of four hours to roast. Add in pulling the bird out of the fridge beforehand … Read more
If you’re pressed for time (or oven space), Make Ahead Roasted Turkey is just what you need. With this technique, cooking turkey the day before, the week before, or even the month before, still tastes delicious and freshly carved. Of all the easy Thanksgiving turkey recipes out there, this one just works. Well before guests … Read more
If you can beer can a chicken, you can beer can a turkey. Which means you can also can the brine yet still grill a juicy turkey. Steam coming from evaporating beer out of a can stuffed inside a chicken pumps the poultry full of moisture as it cooks. The same goes for a turkey. … Read more
If you were shocked to learn that you could roast a frozen turkey, you’re in for another surprise: You can roast that turkey while you sleep, too. At a typical roasting temperature (around 325ºF), a large turkey can take upwards of four hours to roast. Add in pulling the bird out of the fridge beforehand … Read more
As Thanksgiving approaches, it’s time to start thinking about how you’ll prepare the star of the meal – the turkey! If you’re short on oven space or proper roasting pans, you may be wondering if you can use a glass baking dish instead. I investigated this question, and here is what you need to know … Read more
As a passionate home cook and holiday hostess, I always look forward to cooking the perfect turkey for my family on Thanksgiving However, I used to struggle with what to do with the neck and giblets that come stuffed inside the turkey cavity I didn’t want these parts to go to waste, but I also … Read more
Look no further for the BEST turkey seasoning recipe you will ever make! The combination of herbs and spices in this rub will flavor your turkey to perfection and it will be your go-to turkey rub. All the classic herbs and spices of Thanksgiving dinner are packed into one perfect blend for your bird! Your … Read more