Find the perfect Thanksgiving turkey recipe for every situation it’s possible for you to think of.
Simply Recipes / Allison Conklin
I look forward to Thanksgiving every year.
Though the menu stays the same, the recipes and people around the table change from year to year.
Simply Recipes / Allison Conklin
Maybe your holiday is similar?
Youre sure to have a delicious meal, whether two or twelve around the table.
No matter which recipe you choose, youll want to confirm that your turkey isthawedby Thanksgiving.
Elise Bauer
And the most stressful part of cooking a turkey is figuring out when its done.
Save yourself the worry and brush up on how to check the turkey fordoneness.
Your future self will thank you.
Simply Recipes / Katie Morford
I appreciate that youre here and hope you have a wonderful holiday.
This recipe solves the problem by cooking turkey legs for the gravy separately.
As a bonus, you’re able to make the gravy ahead of time.
Simply Recipes / Mike Lang
Tenderloin is white, boneless meat cut from the breast.
They cook in mere minutes and are tender and juicy.
Use the extra time to make a quick mustard sauce from the juices to serve over top.
Elise Bauer
Pecan Wood Smoked Turkey
Turn the turkey into the showstopper its meant to be.
The key is making sure you brine it and let it dry out before smoking.
If you start on Tuesday, youll be ready to smoke it on Thursday.
Coco Morante
Mom’s Roast Turkey
With a name like that, you know it has to be good.
This recipe also takes you from thawing to making gravy from the drippings.
Youll end up with a flavorful turkey plus gravy in the process.
Mike Lang
Youll want to crisp up the turkey skin in the oven or use the air fryer lid before serving.
Smoked Turkey Breast
This one goes out to all the fans of white meat.
Did you know that it’s possible for you to buy just the breast and still serve eight?
Elise Bauer
Youll be rewarded with ultra-crispy skin and juicy meat.
The filling is made of blanched Swiss chard, pine nuts, and prosciutto.
Save yourself some time by having the butcher butterfly the turkey breast for you.
Emma Christensen and Elizabeth Stark
Two pounds serves three to four people.
Easiest Turkey Brine
Weve all had our fair share of dry turkey.
Here’s an easy solution.
Coco Morante
Brine the turkey in a mixture of water, salt, and aromatics before roasting it.
The meat comes out juicy and tender.
I can guarantee you’ll never look back.
Alison Bickel and Emma Christensen
The gravy is flavored with Dijon mustard and makes enough to spoon overmashed potatoes, as well.
Day After Thanksgiving Turkey Stock
Thanksgiving dinner gives and gives.
Once the turkey has been carved, hold on to the carcass and make a beautifully rich stock.
All you need is a carcass, water, and a big pot to put it in.
Freeze your homemade stock or use it in recipes liketurkey mushroom risottoto start.
