A salt water brine changes the cellular structure of the turkey and allows it to both hold in the moisture, as well as pull the seasonings deep into the meat. It's actually a very simple process that will...
Author: Tinkerbell
While the cooking method is rather unconventional, this is the absolute best turkey you could ever want to eat. Adapted from a recipe by the late Edna Staebler. This is the same way my mother always cooked...
Author: MarieRynr
I used this recipe from Better Homes and Gardens for my first year of making Thanksgiving dinner. Judging by the results, no one knew that I hadn't cooked this meal a million times before. The turkey was...
Author: ChipotleChick
from Alton Brown's show. Brining the bird is the key to moist meat. Made this again this year, only brined in just water instead of stock to save some dough. Again, the bird turned out perfect. Growing...
Author: Gay Gilmore
This recipe was shared with me by my wonderful boss who is an AMAZING chef! He helped make my 1st Thanksgiving one to remember by giving me this recipe. This Turkey is so moist and so easy to make!
Author: MrsM1021
The turkey comes out moist and golden - with no effort on your part. Slow-roasting keeps the juices in. It is nearly impossible to over-bake, because the temperature is so low. The secret is NOT basting...
Author: sjboswell
This looked so fab on his Christmas TV special. I am making it for christmas lunch this year, and a few other of the recipes provided. Cannot give a guarantee that it will be as brilliant as it seems,...
Author: JinxTheCat
When I eat roast turkey, I want a basic recipe, no special herbs or brines. Slow roasted straight up, browned to perfection. Just the way Grandma used to do it when I was a little girl. I begin the stuffing...
Author: Chef Dee
Allow 12 - 18 hours for the turkey to marinate in the brine. It's worth the wait as this process always assures a moist, flavorful turkey.
Author: Mirj2338
This recipe is courtesy of Wolfgang Puck. It is the most delicious and moist turkey I've ever eaten. Although it is a rather involved recipe, it is well worth the effort!
Author: Cucina Casalingo
Make and share this Deep Fried Turkey Flavor Injector Marinade recipe from Food.com.
Author: Dominick and Amanda
This recipe by Martha Stewart makes the most amazingly moist and perfect turkey. Both my mom and mother and law have been using this recipe exclusively since they discovered it about 6 years back. Once...
Author: tiffanylynn444
This will be the BEST roasted turkey you've had, hands down! I prefer this over deep fried turkey as it is about as moist and has much more flavor to it. I compliment this turkey by serving giblet gravy,...
Author: CooksInHeels
This recipe came from much interest in the whiskey sitting in my cabinet for much too long. I was sure that people kept it around for some reason. I tried a sip...not bad. Decided my turkey might enjoy...
Author: TishT
Our local Safeway is called Genuardi's and they've been advertising this recipe all over the place. I think it's worth giving a try. This can be done with a Turkey as large as 24lbs.
Author: CHRISSYG
Make and share this Herb Roasted Turkey With Citrus Glaze recipe from Food.com.
Author: Mirj2338
This is a great fried turkey recipe, but you need to have the equipment to make it. Equipment needed is an outdoor deep fryer, marinade injector, and a meat thermometer.
Author: The Bruce
Make and share this Roast Turkey With Herbed Bread Stuffing and Giblet Gravy recipe from Food.com.
Author: lazyme
This really is a moist and flavourful way to cook a turkey. The smell alone, when it is roasting, lures everyone into the kitchen. You can hardly wait for it to be done so you can tuck in to it. I have...
Author: MarieRynr
Make and share this White Wine Basted Turkey recipe from Food.com.
Author: mocooks
This is a moist and flavorful bird with a crispy, spicy skin. I developed this particular recipe myself. I just don't like a soggy-skinned bird and the spices really kick it up. The roasting technique...
Author: Mercy
Make and share this Brined and Roasted Whole Turkey recipe from Food.com.
Author: Joanie Grow
For succulent meat, brine the bird. Stop your turkey from being dry by brining it and not overcooking it. Also,when serving roasted chicken, you can brine it first to keep it moist. Brining means your...
Author: Alan in SW Florida
This brine is enough for up to a 20-pound whole turkey and will produce the most juiciest and delicious bird you will ever have, with this brine you will taste only the turkey not any extra herbs or flavorings...
Author: Kittencalrecipezazz
You must try this for your holiday turkey, you will not be disappointed! This is the only way we make turkey, EVER! Especially since oven space is valuable around the holidays. Why high heat? Heat cooks....
Author: kiwidutch
My dad has made this turkey for the past 3 years at Thanksgiving. This is my 1st Thanksgiving at home and I plan on doing it as well. The meat comes out completely juicy and its just amazing!!
Author: Jenninjapan
This will be the best turkey you ever have. I saw Cristina Ferrare making it on the Oprah Show. Oprah called it her favorite turkey. So I gave it a try and it was juicy and delicious. The cook time dose...
Author: Mayas Mama
This was the first turkey that I ever made. Not sure where the recipe came from now, but this is hands down the best turkey I have ever had. If you can't find the fresh herbs mentioned in the recipe just...
Author: SLColman
This recipe is adapted from an old Food&Wine magazine. As I think that cooked celery is nasty, I always omit it. I like the variety of tastes and textures included in it.
Author: StevenHB
I heard about brining from a couple of friends who like to cook and thought I'd try it out. I did some research on the web and came across this brining solution from Emeril. I have always grilled my turkeys...
Author: big daddy cook
Thanks to William (Uncle Bill) Anatooskin (recipe #46262) for inspiring me with LOTS of great ideas on my Turkey. I also combined a variety of other tips found online to make this the best, moist-est (!)...
Author: KT Scarlet
A fusion of recipes from Alton Brown and Giada DeLaurentiis. Like Alton, I believe that Stuffing Is Evil - bake it separately for food safety!
Author: DrGaellon
Try this the next time you're in the mood for something a little different for your holiday dinner! It's from a November 1987 issue of Bon Appetit featuring a "Creole Thanksgiving". The sensational Creole...
Author: Leslie in Texas
If you are searching for an outstanding Turkey recipe, this is it! I have been making this turkey recipe for the past eight years and my family would not have it any other way! This has fantastic flavor!...
Author: Cook4_6
Make and share this Roast Turkey With Maple Herb Butter and Gravy recipe from Food.com.
Author: WeBees
Wonderful sweet gravy; for those looking for something a bit different than traditional turkey gravy. Or skip the gravy recipe and make the herb butter and use the pan drippings to create your own gravy...
Author: Cook4_6
This is a wonderful recipe I adapted from Julia Aitkin's Easy Entertaining. It gives a nice moist meat with the juices cooking into the upside down breast.
Author: Kate in Ontario
From Bon Appetit. I personally thought that the gravy was a little too sweet, but my guests really liked it.
Author: lazyme
Make and share this Cranberry and Apricot Stuffing for Turkey or Chicken recipe from Food.com.
Author: djmastermum
I have been playing with this recipe for awhile, and I know it's is too late for the holidays this year, but there's always next year, and it's good for fried or smoked or barbecued turkey at any time...
Author: Toby Jermain
Here you will find easy step-by-step instructions that will result in the best juiciest turkey you will ever have! cooking the turkey breast-side down will create a tender juicy turkey without brining...
Author: Kittencalrecipezazz
Here is the easy way to cook a turkey. You can't go wrong with this recipe. Also check Uncle Bill Anatooskin's method for cooking turkeys. He pours boiling water over the raw bird to shrink the skin and...
Author: tornadoes three
Make and share this Roast Teriyaki Turkey recipe from Food.com.
Author: Nozomarenu
A GREAT Thanksgiving Day recipe for COOKING & MARINADING A TURKEY UPSIDE-DOWN, it has pleanty of flavor...and is SUPER MOIST!!!!...YES MOIST....this is good for those people who aren't a fan of Turkey...
Author: ShoeDiva
This is a typical sage roasted turkey with a little bit of an extra punch. This attractive turkey also lends itself to a fantastic gravy.
Author: submrnfamily
My family nominated me to make a turkey for Easter dinner. Since it was my first time to roast a gobbler, I gave the task some thought. The recipe I came up with was well-received by my family. I thought...
Author: HappyMommy1422
A Turducken is a de-boned turkey stuffed with a de-boned duck, which itself is stuffed with a small de-boned chicken. The name is a portmanteau of those ingredients, turkey, duck, and chicken. The birds...
Author: Karen From Colorado
This is my basic roast turkey and stuffing. It's an old fashion recipe but we think it's still the best.
Author: Sageca
A mixture of sweet and savory flavors makes this brine a good choice for preparing the holiday turkey. The Herbs De Provence really adds some depth to the brine. It enhances the taste of the bird without...
Author: bakedapple42
I make this every year for our turkey! It is so potent when you've first ground it, but don't worry, since once it's cooked you're left with a wonderfully spiced turkey (but nothing unusually flavored)....
Author: Roxygirl in Colorado