Many times I have heard people say they don’t like to eat turkey because it’s too dry. If you would like tobake a turkey for Thanksgiving, but fear it will turn out too dry, you might like to try this method. But if your turkey must be a beautiful golden brown one that the m...
Perhaps you overestimated how much turkey you need per person and you have loads of leftovers or you only have a few slices and want to do them justice. Whatever the reason, our tried-and-true tips and methods from the Good Housekeeping Test Kitchen will ensure that your leftover turkey ...
Turkey is deliciousduringany time of the year, but it is often eaten during the holidays. You don’t have to spend all day fretting over the turkey and waiting for it to be finished cooking to know if it will taste delicious or be moist if you use this very easy to follow recipe. ...
Cooking your holiday turkey in a roasting bag will ensure your turkey stays moist without effort. Plus, you've got deliciously flavored juices for whipping up a spectacular gravy. The meal mess stays in the oven bag, making clean-up super simple. No need to scrub the roasting pan when coo...
How to Cook a Turkey: Cooking Tips Before roasting the big bird, ensure you have the right equipment. You’ll need a good roasting pan with a rack; the pan should be heavy enough so it does not bend. Also, we recommend using a meat thermometer for determining when to remove the turke...
Brining involves immersing the turkey in a salt-water solution or dry-brining it in salt for a day or so before cooking. This results in a moist and perfectly seasoned turkey. If you have the extra time, I strongly recommend to brine your turkey. Check out my post on Brined Roast Turke...
Roast the perfect Christmas turkey with tips for how to baste the meat in the traditional way and advice on brining it to keep the meat moist. Ensure your Christmas Day feast is a hit with our expert guide to turkey basting. Learn how to baste a turkey, plus three easy shortcuts that ...
Wondering how long to cook a turkey? Our step-by-step guide answers how to roast a turkey perfectly and includes temperatures and cook times for any size bird.
Self-basting turkeys have been injected with flavoring, broth, fats, salt, etc., to improve the flavor and juiciness of the meat, so self-basting turkeys don't need to be brined, and if you do brine a self-basting turkey, then it may be too salty....
A flavorful, moist turkey is the centerpiece of every Thanksgiving dinner. Learn how to cook a turkey in the oven for a roast turkey that’s always juicy and moist, and proves that it’s 100% not as scary as it seems. In This Post Why You’ll Love This Recipe How to Cook a Tu...