Nothing fancy like brining or basting.
Injecting, brining, dry brining, spatchcocking, bastingmy head spins just thinking about it.
And it couldnt be simpler.
Simply Recipes / Photo Illustrations by Wanda Abraham / Elise Bauer
Turn That Turkey Upside Down
You heard me!
Instead of roasting the turkey breast side up, flip it over and roast it breast side down.
I learned this trick from our founder Elise Bauer who uses it in hermoms roast turkey recipe.
Simply Recipes / Laurel Randolph
Prep the turkey as you normally would,thawing it completelybefore beginning.
Bring it to room temperature and pat dry with paper towels before smothering with softened butter or olive oil.
Tie the legs together with kitchen twine and secure the neck closed with twine or a skewer.
Arrange the turkey on the roasting rack, breast side down.
Dark meat, on the other hand, becomes more tender the longer it cooks.
Simply Recipes / Laurel Randolph
What About Crispy Skin?
For the record, this doesnt bother me one bit.
Its dangerous and scary.
Be mindful of the neck and the cavity, which can harbor hot liquid.
Adjust the oven racks so that the broiler is a few inches from the tallest part of the breasts.
Broil for 3 to 5 minutes, just until the skin is browned.
