The Easiest Trick for a Better Thanksgiving Turkey

The Easiest Trick for a Better Thanksgiving Turkey

HomeCooking Tips, RecipesThe Easiest Trick for a Better Thanksgiving Turkey

Nothing as special as pickling or basting. Simply smart.

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THE EASIEST WAY TO ROAST A TURKEY FOR THANKS

Simply Recipes / Photo illustrations by Wanda Abraham / Elise Bauer

Do a quick search for roast turkey recipes and you’ll find tons of tips and tricks for keeping your bird juicy. Injecting brining dry brining spatchcocking brushing—my head spins just thinking about it.

Every year I carefully consider all of these tricks wondering if I want to cut the backbone out of the turkey and hear the sickening crunch of bones (I don’t) or if I have room for a giant turkey and its brine in my already cramped refrigerator. When I can’t muster the energy to prep far in advance or go the extra mile there’s one trick that always works no matter what. And it couldn’t be easier.