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    Thanksgiving Turkey Recipes

    Make this year's feast an effortlessly elegant event with our collection of Thanksgiving turkey recipes that include classic takes and creative riffs on this holiday favorite.

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    Turkey & Stuffing Casserole

    Turkey & Stuffing Casserole

    By mal in missouri

    11 Reviews

    Spice-Rubbed Smoked Turkey

    Spice-Rubbed Smoked Turkey

    Turkey Pot Pie With Stuffing Crust (Using Leftovers)

    Turkey Pot Pie With Stuffing Crust (Using Leftovers)

    Cool Turkey Salad (For Pita or Sandwich)

    Cool Turkey Salad (For Pita or Sandwich)

    Most Popular Thanksgiving Turkey Recipes

    Uncle Bill's Method for Cooking Turkey
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    Scalding the turkey makes for a very nice moist turkey. I have been doing this method for over 25 years. Cooking time shown in the method is for a 16...

    Uncle Bill's Method for Cooking Turkey

    Recipe #46262

    Uncle Bill's Method for Cooking Turkey

    By William (Uncle Bill) Anatooskin on November 16, 2002

    Recipe #46262

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    "Scalding the turkey makes for a very nice moist turkey. I have been doing this method for over 25 years. Cooking time shown in the method is for a 16 pound stuffed turkey."

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    Ingredients: pepper, extra virgin olive oil...

    156 Reviews

    Prep Time:30 mins

    Total Time: 5 hrs 30 mins

    Good Eats Roast Turkey
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    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...

    Good Eats Roast Turkey

    Recipe #9954

    Good Eats Roast Turkey

    By Gay Gilmore on July 4, 2001

    Recipe #9954

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    "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 up, I hated white meat because it was always dry and grinding on your teeth ;-), now I love white meat. Cook time includes the brining time."

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    Ingredients: cinnamon sticks, ice water...

    144 Reviews

    Prep Time:6 hrs

    Total Time: 15 hrs 20 mins

    Roast Turkey
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    NOTE: Even though you may have purchased a Butterball or a butter basted bird, you should still follow these directions, as they inject very little butter...

    Roast Turkey

    Recipe #77861

    Roast Turkey

    By Alan Leonetti on December 3, 2003

    Recipe #77861

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    "NOTE: Even though you may have purchased a Butterball or a butter basted bird, you should still follow these directions, as they inject very little butter into the bird, just so that they can legally get away with saying that it is butter basted. Trust this recipe of mine, and I guarantee that you and your guests will have the best and juciest turkey..."

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    Ingredients: dried basil, dried parsley flakes...

    100 Reviews

    Prep Time:20 mins

    Total Time: 3 hrs 50 mins

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    Recipe #471451

    Turducken Stew
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    Chicken, turkey, duck and the kick of Cajun spice fill this huge pot of goodness. Cornmeal (representing cornbread stuffing) and sweet potato (a la casserole)...

    Turducken Stew

    By WhiskingWings on January 6, 2012

    Recipe #471451

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    "Chicken, turkey, duck and the kick of Cajun spice fill this huge pot of goodness. Cornmeal (representing cornbread stuffing) and sweet potato (a la casserole) help thicken and all the veggies add flavour, colour and texture!"

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    Ingredients: dried basil, duck breasts...

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    Prep Time:45 mins

    Total Time: 2 hrs

    Recipe #471025

    Mccormick Savory Herb Rub Roasted Turkey
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    I found this in a Good Housekeeping magazine. I have not tried this, but posting for safe keeping.

    Mccormick Savory Herb Rub Roasted Turkey

    By internetnut on December 31, 2011

    Recipe #471025

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    "I found this in a Good Housekeeping magazine. I have not tried this, but posting for safe keeping."

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    Ingredients: McCormick bay leaves, garlic powder...

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    Prep Time:15 mins

    Total Time: 3 hrs 45 mins

    Recipe #470517

    Slow-Roasted Turkey
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    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...

    Slow-Roasted Turkey

    By Sandy B 44 on December 23, 2011

    Recipe #470517

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    "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 or salting. Basting or salting draws out moisture and dries out the turkey. IMPORTANT: Plan ahead: Thaw turkey in refrigerator for 1 day per 4-5..."

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    Ingredients: salad oil, turkey...

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    Prep Time:10 mins

    Total Time: 21 hrs 10 mins

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    Creamy Turkey Soup
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    This goes together in a flash-and is really flexible for using ingredients on hand. You can either make this with noodles or dumplings, or leave them...

    Creamy Turkey Soup

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    Creamy Turkey Soup

    By Kaarin on April 1, 2005

    Recipe #115086

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    "This goes together in a flash-and is really flexible for using ingredients on hand. You can either make this with noodles or dumplings, or leave them out. We like our soup salty, so adjust that to your taste."

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    Ingredients: turkey broth, cream, noodles...

    54 Reviews

    Prep Time:5 mins

    Total Time: 25 mins

    Recipe #101391

    Turkey Brine
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    For a JUICIER and TASTIER turkey, brine before cooking! If your turkey or chicken is kosher do not brine since it has already been salted. Brining isn't...

    Turkey Brine

    By ameatlanta on October 6, 2004

    Recipe #101391

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    "For a JUICIER and TASTIER turkey, brine before cooking! If your turkey or chicken is kosher do not brine since it has already been salted. Brining isn't just for poultry but also lean cuts of meat and even fish and shrimp. But you must adjust time to their size. Example; a whole trout takes only 20 minutes and the same with shrimp, a whole chicken..."

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    Ingredients: kosher salt, sea salt, sugar...

    39 Reviews

    Prep Time:20 mins

    Total Time: 20 mins

    Day After Turkey Sandwich
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    This is just good. I'd rather have this than the whole turkey dinner.

    Day After Turkey Sandwich

    Recipe #81205

    Day After Turkey Sandwich

    By Boca Pat on January 15, 2004

    Recipe #81205

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    "This is just good. I'd rather have this than the whole turkey dinner."

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    Ingredients: turkey slices, mayonnaise...

    19 Reviews

    Prep Time:1 mins

    Total Time: 6 mins

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    Turkey Pot Pie With Stuffing Crust (Using Leftovers)
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    This is my favorite pot pie to use up those holiday leftovers. I tend to make more stuffing and gravy then I need for the meal so that I can use up the...

    Turkey Pot Pie With Stuffing Crust (Using Leftovers)

    Recipe #80498

    Turkey Pot Pie With Stuffing Crust (Using Leftovers)

    By Karen From Colorado on January 8, 2004

    Recipe #80498

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    "This is my favorite pot pie to use up those holiday leftovers. I tend to make more stuffing and gravy then I need for the meal so that I can use up the leftover turkey in this way. I love the crispy stuffing crust on the top. The gravy keeps the potpie from being dry."

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    Ingredients: pepper, ground sage...

    21 Reviews

    Prep Time:20 mins

    Total Time: 1 hrs

    Creamy Crock Pot Turkey Soup
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    A "souper" delicious way to use up leftover turkey! Don't hesitate to mix in leftover gravy or veggies. Left over stuffing? Layer it on...

    Creamy Crock Pot Turkey Soup

    Recipe #47602

    Creamy Crock Pot Turkey Soup

    By Lorac on November 24, 2002

    Recipe #47602

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    "A "souper" delicious way to use up leftover turkey! Don't hesitate to mix in leftover gravy or veggies. Left over stuffing? Layer it on top of the turkey. No leftover turkey? Cook boneless turkey breasts in chicken broth and use the liquid instead of milk."

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    Ingredients: condensed cream of chicken soup, fresh mushrooms...

    8 Reviews

    Prep Time:15 mins

    Total Time: 8 hrs 15 mins

    Recipe #55424

    Three-Ingredient Turkey
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    This recipe I clipped from the Wednesday, December 11, 2002 Arizona Republic. I really enjoyed the ease and the rich taste for such simple preperation....

    Three-Ingredient Turkey

    By Amber of AZ on March 3, 2003

    Recipe #55424

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    "This recipe I clipped from the Wednesday, December 11, 2002 Arizona Republic. I really enjoyed the ease and the rich taste for such simple preperation. I calculated this recipe as 6 W.W. points per serving. This is a simple home cooking type of recipe that would also work well for a small gathering. Enjoy!"

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    Ingredients: turkey breast, whole berry cranberry sauce...

    5 Reviews

    Prep Time:10 mins

    Total Time: 7 hrs 10 mins

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    Bacon Wrapped Roasted Turkey
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    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....

    Bacon Wrapped Roasted Turkey

    Recipe #341050

    Bacon Wrapped Roasted Turkey

    By MrsM1021 on December 3, 2008

    Recipe #341050

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    "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!"

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    Ingredients: pepper, aluminum foil, onions...

    6 Reviews

    Prep Time:20 mins

    Total Time: 3 hrs 20 mins

    Best Turkey Ever!! (Brined)
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    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...

    Best Turkey Ever!! (Brined)

    Recipe #142563

    Best Turkey Ever!! (Brined)

    By Jenninjapan on October 24, 2005

    Recipe #142563

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    "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!!"

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    Ingredients: dried rosemary leaves, dried thyme...

    17 Reviews

    Prep Time:8 hrs

    Total Time: 10 hrs

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    Thanksgiving Turkey Burger With Cranberry-Mayo

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    "I loved this! What a great change from regular beef burgers. The flavor was great, I made just as recipe said. Really liked the cranberry/mayo sauce..." more 

    By hotnready
    on April 27, 2011

    Martha's Perfect Roast Turkey

     2 Reviews

    "This actually Martha's Turkey 101 and without a doubt always turns out perfect. Moist, flavorful, beautiful color! I make turkey many times throughout..." more 

    By Acceptance
    on November 19, 2010

    Martha's Perfect Roast Turkey

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    "I wanted to try a different turkey recipe this year and chose this one! Excellent process for cooking turkey! I embellished the recipe somewhat, adding..." more 

    By Cooks4_6
    on November 19, 2010

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