Are you ready to make the BEST Thanksgiving turkey? Trust me, it’s easier than you think! You don’t need to brine and you don’t need to baste. Just a few simple steps and you’ll have a perfectly golden, juicy, and insanely flavorful roasted turkey that’ll impress your family and guests.
I know many people get intimidated by cooking a turkey, but you needn’t worry. It’s easy! Especially with this no-fail, foolproof, beginner recipe. Just think of it as cooking a large chicken. 😉 I’m also showing you how to carve a turkey on the video today. Bonus!
There’s a TON more info on the turkey recipe blog post (linked below), as well as more Thanksgiving recipes, so make sure to check that out. I can’t wait to see all your beautiful turkeys and Thanksgiving dinners on social media, make sure to tag me!
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► TIMESTAMPS:
00:00 Intro
00:30 Thaw your turkey
00:54 How big of a turkey should you buy?
01:15 Remove the giblets and neck
01:57 Essential equipment to cook a turkey (knives, thermometers, and roasting pans)
02:53 Stuff the turkey with vegetables and herbs
04:02 Make the herb butter
05:02 Pat the turkey dry
05:16 Loosen turkey skin and rub herb butter underneath and all over the outside of the turkey
06:25 Slice vegetables for roasting pan
07:15 Place turkey in roasting pan and cook in the oven
08:00 Remove turkey from oven and let it rest
09:02 How to carve a turkey
11:26 Place the turkey on a platter and garnish
12:08 Taste test
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Hi friends! How many of you are cooking your FIRST ever turkey this year? If so, you've got this!! Don't be intimidated by cooking a turkey, it's much easier than you think. And remember that you can find the printable recipe and directions on my website. I can't wait to see all your turkey photos on social media. Remember to tag me! xo – Lisa
Following your directions, this was the first time I ever cooked a turkey without stuffing it. It felt REALLY strange, lol. I even carved it myself for the first time. It was hands down the most juicy bird to ever emerge from my oven. Thank you so much. I've YET to be disappointed in any of your recipes.
I cooked a turkey for the first time yesterday for 8 people, and they all absolutely loved it! They already want me to cook the Christmas turkey as well, haha. Thank you so much for this tutorial!
what about all that onion and carrot and other stuff?
Why don't we put the lid on the roasting pan? I was always taught that kept the turkey from drying out?
Made this as my first turkey this year. I needed a little help, but it turned out very good, my family loved it! It cooked a little faster than expected.
The alterations I did was: ready made herb and garlic butter. We mixed some olive oil with the butter before putting on turkey. And our store didn’t have fresh sage so we used dried sage.
Thank you so much for this recipe! Was amazing!
Great recipe, thank you so much, first time my turkey did not come out dry! This one's a keeper!
Great recipe, was successful!
Best turkey ever. So many compliments. Thank you! I did put foil over the wings and a little foil over the top of breast because it was browning but it never burned.
Thanks for the video and recipe; turkey came out perfect! My carving needs some work but overall great Thanksgiving meal.
Our 4th year of making turkey by following this wonderful video. Still the most helpful video. Happy Thanksgiving!
Making my first turkey this year and using the video! What do I do if the “internal temperature” already reads 160° after only two hours of cooking?? (16lb turkey)
I made your recipe today, I have never made a turkey before. This was the best turkey I have ever had thank you. My guess said the same think. ❤❤❤❤
Great video, very helpful and if you didn’t tell us we would never know that turkey was too hot! You did it like a champ ????
Its 2023 Thanksgiving Day and here i m back as always ????