Thanksgiving: Turkey Tips
Better recipes, better meals.
Better recipes, better meals.
You'll serve the perfect turkey at your Thanksgiving feast with these helpful cooking tips. From selecting the turkey to how to stuff it to judging just when it will be done, you'll be ready to tackle this once-a-year holiday tradition.
Turkey BasicsMost of us roast a turkey only once a year, so even experienced cooks can use a refresher in how to select the right size turkey, how to defrost it properly, and how to get it ready for roasting.
Stuffing a TurkeyThis step-by-step guide with pictures will walk you through the whole process, from removing the neck and giblets to inserting the stuffing and tying up the bird. Remember that you can cook extra stuffing in the oven if it doesn't all fit in the bird or if you're making more than one kind.
Selecting a PanThis quick guide will walk you through selecting the right size roasting pan and the right kind of pan for your Thanksgiving bird. If you're buying a roasting pan, this guide also shares some of the most helpful and useful features to look for.
Turkey SafetyMake sure you have all the bases covered by checking out some common questions about cooking a turkey. Our kitchen experts have answered these questions and more: They'll tell you how to judge when the turkey is done and how to handle the leftovers -- if there are any!
Carving a Roasted TurkeyWhether you haven't a clue how to get started or if in the past it looked as if you used a hacksaw, impress you guests with your carving skills this year. Use these easy-to-follow directions and pictures to serve perfectly cut turkey slices.
