If you’re serving a smaller group, consider a turkey breast recipe.
Planning to make two birds because your holiday guest list is so big?
Why not make a deep-fried turkey and a butter-basted turkey?
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All the different styles, rubs, brines, andcooking techniquesmean there’s a turkey recipe for everyone.
Find the best Thanksgiving turkey recipe for your gathering, and you’ll be making it year after year.
Simple seasoning and a foolproof technique equal a perfect bird.
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Mayonnaise, you know that must-have condiment, is the hero of Thanksgiving.
Faux Smoky Turkey
No smoker?
Once you spatchcock, you’ll never go back.
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Smoked Turkey With Herb Rub
Some people roast.
And some people smoke their turkeysthey’ll tell you it’s the only way.
We might agree after one bite of this incredible bird.
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Much like fried chicken, a buttermilk-brined turkey is extra juicy and delicious.
Use the pan drippingsfor the gravy, a Thanksgiving must.
If you’ve mastered roasting the turkey, now it’s time to find your favorite flavorings.
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This will be a serious contender.
Roasted on a bed of lemons and vegetables, the drumsticks boast incredible flavor and come out extra juicy.
Fans of dark meat will make this Thanksgiving main disappear in minutes.
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Focus on the remaining sides and the pies while this turkey cooks.
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