All Rights Reserved, Matt Armendariz, 2014, Television Food Network, G.P. Browse our best turkey recipes to find the perfect bird for your Thanksgiving feast. Cooking the stuffing in the turkey can provide fertile ground for the growth of harmful bacteria. Our team will now look into fixing this error. For even moister meat, place pats of butter under the skin. Whole Turkey, Salt, Pepper, Onions, Lemons, Herbs, Photo by: Matt Armendariz Brining keeps it moist. While it's not a necessary step in cooking a terrific turkey, it can be fun to show off your culinary skills at home. ©2014, Television Food Network, G.P. Just be sure to follow a trusted recipe so you get the right proportion of each. Create a natural roasting rack for your turkey by layering carrots, onions and celery on the bottom of the roasting pan. Find the perfect turkey for your Thanksgiving feast, from Alton's Good Eats Roast Turkey to Bobby's Cajun Turkey and more FN chef favorites. He Can't Be Serious: Homie Really Pulled Off A Cartwheel While Running Away From A Cop! Chances are the Thanksgivings of your childhood featured a stuffing cooked right in the cavity of the turkey. Laura Wallis Since Thanksgiving is the perfect opportunity to say, “thank you,” I want to let you know how much your guidance and support has meant to me this year. She Can't Be Serious: Karen Blocked This Group From Leaving Their Parking Spot Because Their Car Had Temporary Plates! Before putting it in the oven, make sure the skin of the turkey is as dry as possible, and then rub it all over with butter or oil. Armed with our top 10 turkey tips, you'll come out looking like a pro on Thanksgiving Day. All rights reserved. To lock in juices, tent your turkey with foil and let it rest for at least 15 to 20 minutes before carving. Lol: This Traffic Light Got Some Explaining To Do! He Can't Be Serious: Lil’ Baby’s Artist Rylo Rodriguez Had A Hard Time Reading The Food Menu At A Drive-Thru! 10 Tips for Cooking the Perfect Thanksgiving Turkey, 10 Tips for Cooking the Perfect Thanksgiving Turkey [Infographic], How to Carve a Turkey: A Step-by-Step Guide, The Best Wedding Gifts Food Network Staffers Have Received, 8 Space-Saving Tools for Anyone Who Loves to Bake, 10 Cookbooks by Black Authors and Chefs, Recommended by Food Network Stars, 8 Best Coffeemakers, Tested by Food Network Kitchen, 7 Best Slow Cookers, Tested by Food Network Kitchen, I Absolutely Hated Earl Grey Tea — Until I Started Baking with It, How Heart of Dinner Is Bringing Lunar New Year to Seniors in Need, These Historic Ingredients Are How I Honor Black History Year-Round, 12 Olive Oils for Cooking, Dressing, Dipping and Everything In Between, Internet Sensation “Chipotle Is My Life” Kid Gets New Menu Item Named After Him, Organic Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups are Hitting Shelves This Month, This Foolproof Knife Sharpener Is My Favorite Way to Sharpen Knives, We Can’t Wait for Girl Scout Cookie-Inspired Shoes, 7 Plant-Based Meals the Whole Family Will Be On Board With, If You Love Wine, You Need to Make a Bottle of Wine Pie, One of Our Favorite Knife Sets Is More Than 50% Off, 5 Comforting Recipes to Get You Through the Rest of This Long Winter, This Easy Eggplant Dish Makes Me Excited to Cook No Matter What, It’s Time to Give Purim the Attention It Deserves, We Put Instant Pot's Air Fryer Lid to the Test, A Dietitian Explains the Health Benefits of the Super-Popular TikTok Baked Feta Pasta, The Best Presidents' Day Sales To Shop This Holiday Weekend, My Sister Hates Eggs, Except When It Comes to Quiche, My Kids Are Obsessed With This 3D Waffle Maker, Everything You Need to Clean Your Microwave, So Many Adults Swarmed for McDonald’s Happy Meal Pokémon Cards Kids Can’t Even Find Them, World's Simplest Thanksgiving Turkey Recipe. Frozen? He Can't Be Serious: This Dude Taking Fishing To A Whole Other Level! "You Good?". Brining is an easy, sure-fire way to a moist and flavorful turkey.