and take great care not to rip the skin when you remove the muslin after cooking. (Alternatively, soften the butter and spread it over the breast and legs.) Use the giblets to make a turkey stock ...
A few days before you prepare your turkey (fresh or thawed), Basile suggests getting an "air dry" on your bird to help ensure the skin gets nice and crispy once you cook it. Remove the giblets, neck ...
Place the turkey giblets, carrots and onions on a tray and drizzle with olive oil. Season with salt and pepper. Cook in the oven at 400°F for 45 minutes to one hour until they are fully cooked.
To take the stress out of preparing and cooking everything tomorrow ... at room temperature For the gravy trivet: Turkey giblets, optional Two onions Two carrots Two sticks of celery Half a ...