Basting is a cooking technique often used to moisten a dish by spreading meat juices, sauce, or marinade over the surface as it cooks. It's a common step in many roasted turkey recipes. According ...

To baste or not to baste—that's the big question! While not everyone believes that basting is necessary, the ritual of basting turkey lives on. Basting is the process of spooning or brushing pan ...

Butter can transform your turkey from ho-hum to dazzling. Here's how to use it to get the crispiest and most flavorful turkey ...

Cooking a whole turkey on Thanksgiving doesn't have to be a chore. If you make a plan—for brining, basting and roasting—then there's no need to worry that you'll end up with a dry, disastrous ...

¾ cup (1½ sticks) unsalted butter, room temperature 2 lemons, zested and halved 1½ teaspoons poultry seasoning Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper 1 (12- to 16-pound) turkey In a medium ...

Turkey breasts might be the nemesis of every Thanksgiving cook out there. By the time the thighs and drumsticks actually come to an edible temperature, the breast can be overcooked and completely ...

If the turkey is frozen: Thaw in the fridge for 24hrs. I like to give myself 1 extra day, just to be safe. Remove the thawed turkey an hour prior roasting, to let it come to room temperature. Adjust ...

Combine the salt, wine, duck fat, shallots, garlic, and thyme in a bowl. Rub two-thirds of the mixture all over the exterior of the turkey using your hands; rub the remaining third in the cavity ...

Set the oven to 180°c. Place the celery, onions and bouquet garni in a roasting tray. Place the turkey on top and season with salt and pepper. Melt the butter and 375ml of the cider in pan and ...