This story was originally published on Nov. 16, 2023, and has been updated to include a rerun of the podcast episode. It can be daunting to make a turkey for friends and family for Thanksgiving ...

If you're cooking the annual Thanksgiving turkey, you might wonder if you should use an oven bag. It's a method that many advocate makes a juicy turkey—and it's foolproof for beginners. Find out ...

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In one of our favorite Thanksgiving turkey recipes, the post-brine pieces sit at room temperature for 2 hours before roasting at 425° for 20–25 minutes, then 300° for 50–70 minutes longer.

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A Thanksgiving turkey can be a great project for beginner cooks. NPR's Life Kit talks with Lan Lam of America's Test Kitchen about how to prep and roast a turkey for first-timers.

For those confident in their turkey-cooking skills who wanting to achieve a crispy golden, perfectly moist bird, this method is for you. Put your turkey in the oven at 425 F for 40-45 minutes.

Use the Turkey Neck While the turkey roasts, I simmer the neck with aromatics (onion, celery, carrots) to make an enriched ...

Cooking a turkey couldn’t be easier than this dry-brined roasted turkey. It’s juicy and flavorful, ... This recipe is great for beginner cooks and people short on prep time.

To try this method, follow the directions below. Courtesy of America's Test Kitchen.. RECIPE: Easier roast turkey and gravy. Serves: 10 to 12. Total Time: 3½ hours, plus 24 hours salting ...

3 c. apple juice or apple cider; 2 gallons cold water; 4 tbsp. fresh rosemary leaves; 5 cloves garlic, minced; 1 1/2 c. kosher salt; 2 c. brown sugar; 3 tbsp. peppercorns ...

The safest way to cook stuffing is outside of the turkey. Stuffing can absorb the juices from the raw turkey, and if it doesn’t get hot enough (165° F), you and your guests could be susceptible ...