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    Whole Turkey Recipes

    Make Thanksgiving or any occasion an effortlessly elegant event with our collection of whole turkey recipes that include classic takes and creative riffs on this holiday favorite.

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    Maple Apple Roasted Turkey

    Maple Apple Roasted Turkey

    By papurdawl

    1 Reviews

    Turducken (A Chicken in a Duck in a Turkey)

    Turducken (A Chicken in a Duck in a Turkey)

    Deep Fried Turkey Flavor Injector Marinade

    Deep Fried Turkey Flavor Injector Marinade

    Tuxedo Turkey

    Tuxedo Turkey

    Most Popular Whole 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 #471425

    Turkey Mannicotti
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    Need ideas of what to do with ALL that left over turkey? Burned out on turkey sandwhiches??? Well I got any ideas for you!

    Turkey Mannicotti

    By smlcowgrl on January 5, 2012

    Recipe #471425

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    "Need ideas of what to do with ALL that left over turkey? Burned out on turkey sandwhiches??? Well I got any ideas for you!"

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    Ingredients: cream of chicken soup, shell pasta...

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    Prep Time:30 mins

    Total Time: 1 hrs 30 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

    Recipe #469271

    Turkey Pot Pie With Leftovers
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    All that leftover Thanksgiving dinner but tired of just leftovers...than try this leftover turkey dinner pot pie. I use a variation of veggies depending...

    Turkey Pot Pie With Leftovers

    By taytay411 on November 30, 2011

    Recipe #469271

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    "All that leftover Thanksgiving dinner but tired of just leftovers...than try this leftover turkey dinner pot pie. I use a variation of veggies depending on what we have for the big dinner (This year we used carrots, corn and and asparagus). This recipe can be made in small individual size pie pans or in a large pie pan as well. I have taken several..."

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    Ingredients: condensed cream of chicken soup, mixed vegetables...

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    Prep Time:15 mins

    Total Time: 1 hrs 5 mins

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    Deep Fried Turkey Flavor Injector Marinade
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    Dominick came up with this delicious creation. It was a big hit!

    Deep Fried Turkey Flavor Injector Marinade

    Recipe #268365

    Deep Fried Turkey Flavor Injector Marinade

    By Dominick & Amanda on November 27, 2007

    Recipe #268365

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    "Dominick came up with this delicious creation. It was a big hit!"

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    Ingredients: onion powder, orange juice...

    3 Reviews

    Prep Time:5 mins

    Total Time: 7 mins

    Fried Turkey Rub With Cajun Injection
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    This recipe came from a Southern gal who obviously knows her food. She wrote on the recipe "the basis for a good fried turkey is the rub." I...

    Fried Turkey Rub With Cajun Injection

    Recipe #264131

    Fried Turkey Rub With Cajun Injection

    By Zetty66 on November 7, 2007

    Recipe #264131

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    "This recipe came from a Southern gal who obviously knows her food. She wrote on the recipe "the basis for a good fried turkey is the rub." I must say I agree with her on this one, this is the only way we cook our turkey now. The rub and injection are a great combination--I guarantee a moist, flavorful bird. Cooking times are estimated..."

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    Ingredients: cayenne powder, garlic...

    2 Reviews

    Prep Time:25 mins

    Total Time: 1 hrs 10 mins

    Rotisserie Turkey
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    To properly grill a turkey using a rotisserie the unit must be positioned so the heat source is never directly under the bird. The indirect heat will...

    Rotisserie Turkey

    Recipe #295908

    Rotisserie Turkey

    By Rita~ on April 2, 2008

    Recipe #295908

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    "To properly grill a turkey using a rotisserie the unit must be positioned so the heat source is never directly under the bird. The indirect heat will allow the interior portions of the meat to cook thoroughly before the exterior becomes overdone. Preheating must be done before rotisserie grilling your turkey. A 12 to 14 pound bird is the maximum..."

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    Ingredients: dried parsley, dried rosemary...

    2 Reviews

    Prep Time:30 mins

    Total Time: 3 hrs 30 mins

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    Quick & Easy Whole Turkey Recipes

    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

    Fennel Spice Rub for Turkey (Michael Chiarello)
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    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...

    Fennel Spice Rub for Turkey (Michael Chiarello)

    Recipe #107646

    Fennel Spice Rub for Turkey (Michael Chiarello)

    By Roxygirl in Colorado on January 5, 2005

    Recipe #107646

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    "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). People will not be able to pick out the spices, but will comment how great the turkey tastes. It makes the best gravy. It is so dark and rich with a..."

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    Ingredients: coriander seeds, fennel seeds...

    19 Reviews

    Prep Time:5 mins

    Total Time: 15 mins

    Recipe #4807

    Cooking a Turkey in a Bag
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    This is the way I have cooked my turkey for the last 40 years and my Mother and Aunt before me. It turns out just wonderful.

    Cooking a Turkey in a Bag

    By Ron & Joyce Ripple Sr. on November 22, 1999

    Recipe #4807

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    "This is the way I have cooked my turkey for the last 40 years and my Mother and Aunt before me. It turns out just wonderful."

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    Ingredients: brown paper bags, turkey...

    15 Reviews

    Prep Time:0 mins

    Total Time: 0 mins

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    Recipe #404187

    Best Turkey in the World - Jamie Oliver.
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    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...

    Best Turkey in the World - Jamie Oliver.

    By JinxTheCat on December 18, 2009

    Recipe #404187

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    "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, but fingers crossed it is. I'll post the recipe for the stuffing too, but I guess you can use any favourite recipes for stuffing you like if you want..."

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    Ingredients: clementines, onions, rosemary...

    1 Reviews

    Prep Time:20 mins

    Total Time: 3 hrs 20 mins

    Turkey - Deboned and Rolled
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    We have had this for Thanksgiving every year since 2001, after seeing chef Todd English make this on a Martha Stewart show. Each slice has some dark...

    Turkey - Deboned and Rolled

    Recipe #158209

    Turkey - Deboned and Rolled

    By Happy Hobbit on March 1, 2006

    Recipe #158209

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    "We have had this for Thanksgiving every year since 2001, after seeing chef Todd English make this on a Martha Stewart show. Each slice has some dark and some white meat, as well as the tasty stuffing. The rolled turkey slices wonderfully making perfect sandwiches if any leftovers survive until the next day… We love it! And, balancing the effort..."

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    Ingredients: Dijon mustard, dried breadcrumbs...

    3 Reviews

    Prep Time:45 mins

    Total Time: 3 hrs 45 mins

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    Leftover Turkey & Cheese Creamy Soup

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    "Just made a batch this morning.. easy peasy, no ingredients that I had to go purchase thankfully. I did use asiago cheese (and had to use 2x as much..." more 

    By Magyarfözö
    on December 13, 2010

    Alton Brown's Brined Turkey

     1 Reviews

    "Easier than it sounds. I have made my last couple turkey's this way. It cooks faster and is super moist!" 

    By Samantha in Ut
    on December 1, 2010

    Martha's Perfect Roast Turkey

     2 Reviews

    "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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