1. Have on hand 1 large or 2 smaller roasting pans. 2. Set the turkey in the pans, skin side up. Pat dry with paper towels. Sprinkle generously with salt. Refrigerate the turkey, uncovered, for at ...

Turkey thighs are hard to overcook even in a hot oven because there's some fat on the meat. If you sprinkle them with salt and refrigerate them overnight, uncovered, the skin will be especially crisp ...

Whether you're roasting your first bird for Friendsgiving or hosting Thanksgiving dinner for the 26th time, use this handy guide to roast the perfect holiday turkey. I tested this recipe SEVEN times ...

Picture your holiday turkey: Do you see the bronze bird as the centerpiece of a feast? Or do you envision a platter of crisp-skinned thighs nestled among a few favorite dishes for an intimate ...

I’m no stranger to roasting turkeys. I cooked my first Thanksgiving dinner at 21, and in the decades to follow, I’ve tried just about every imaginable technique for cooking that holiday bird. Well, I ...

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, ...

From New York Times Cooking: Roasting a spatchcocked turkey in a very hot oven, then reheating at a more moderate temperature is the key to success in this make-ahead recipe. The spatchcocked turkey ...

Zest of 3 oranges, removed in strips with a peeler Combine all brine ingredients in a very large pot. Bring to a boil, then turn off heat and allow to cool completely. Put turkey in another very large ...

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We’re closing in on Thanksgiving, which means it’s time to talk some serious turkey. If you want to serve a fresh, never frozen turkey, you still have time to order one. And if you aren’t sure about ...