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    Apricot-glazed Turkey with Onion and Shallot Gravy

    Apricot-glazed Turkey with Onion and Shallot Gravy

    By Ron Merlin

    4 Reviews

    Awesome High Heat Holiday Turkey

    Awesome High Heat Holiday Turkey

    Rickard's Beer-Butt Turkey

    Rickard's Beer-Butt Turkey

    Spice-Rubbed Smoked Turkey

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    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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    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

    Recipe #469172

    Unbelievable Agave-Brined Herb Turkey
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    I finally jumped on the brining bandwagon and, boy, am I glad I did! I ended up with the moistest and most flavorful turkey yet. I'm sure I could...

    Unbelievable Agave-Brined Herb Turkey

    By JackieOhNo! on November 29, 2011

    Recipe #469172

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    "I finally jumped on the brining bandwagon and, boy, am I glad I did! I ended up with the moistest and most flavorful turkey yet. I'm sure I could continue to tweak this but, what's the point, I don't want to mess with success! The leftovers on this turkey were just as moist and delicious as when it was first cooked. You can't beat that!"

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    Ingredients: kosher salt, lemons...

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    Prep Time:12 hrs

    Total Time: 15 hrs

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    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

    Turkey Marinade
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    Turkey Marinade

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    Turkey Marinade

    By Timothy J Higgins Eva on November 23, 2011

    Recipe #468785

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    "Don't look any further."

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    Ingredients: light brown sugar, apple juice...

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    Prep Time:5 mins

    Total Time: 5 mins

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    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

    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

    Recipe #14723

    perfect every time turkey
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    makes perfect juicy golden brown turkey, if instructions are followed will work consistently each and every time.

    perfect every time turkey

    By james keck on November 25, 2001

    Recipe #14723

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    "makes perfect juicy golden brown turkey, if instructions are followed will work consistently each and every time."

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    Ingredients: pepper, Lawry's Seasoned Salt...

    3 Reviews

    Prep Time:10 mins

    Total Time: 30 mins

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    Awesome High Heat Holiday Turkey
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    You must try this for your holiday turkey, you will not be disappointed! This is the only way we make turkey, EVER! Especially since oven space is valuable...

    Awesome High Heat Holiday Turkey

    Recipe #145046

    Awesome High Heat Holiday Turkey

    By kiwidutch on November 14, 2005

    Recipe #145046

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    "You must try this for your holiday turkey, you will not be disappointed! This is the only way we make turkey, EVER! Especially since oven space is valuable around the holidays. Why high heat? Heat cooks. Opening the cavity will allow the heat to cook the bird from the inside as well as the outside. Seasoning? Why? Herbs and spices create a crust on..."

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    Ingredients: fresh black pepper, olive oil...

    7 Reviews

    Prep Time:30 mins

    Total Time: 2 hrs 30 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)

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    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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    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

    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

    Herb You Roasted My Turkey!

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    "Prepared this last year everyone loved it...will do again very tasty ." 

    By traeger bbqr
    on November 15, 2010

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