Top 10 Thanksgiving Turkey Recipes & Cooking Tips

Let’s talk turkey! Food Network chefs share their secrets for delicious turkey that will be the star of any Thanksgiving dinner.

Let’s talk turkey! Food Network chefs share their secrets for delicious turkey that will be the star of any Thanksgiving dinner.

Alton Brown’s Famous Turkey Recipe

Good Eats chef Alton Brown walks use through an easy to follow method that will result in a golden brown and delicious roasted turkey. Brine the turkey ahead of time to get extra flavor, and don’t forget to use the pan drippings for gravy!

Speedy Turkey Defrosting

Forgot to defrost the bird and it’s time to get cooking? No problem! Chef Anne Burrell saves Thanksgiving with her speedy defrosting method.

How To Carve The Turkey

Culinary pros show us the best way to carve up our Turkey Day bird. Don’t be nervous—this time-honored tradition is easier than it seems!

Deep Frying Turkey

Ted Allen and Alex Guarnaschelli shows us a fool-proof (and safe!) method to deep fry a turkey. Try this out if you’re looking for a new taste this Thanksgiving.

Smoking Turkey On The Grill

Bobby Flay brings some Southwestern flair to Thanksgiving with his simple smoked turkey. Flavored wood chips and a Weber grill are all you’ll need to infuse that smoky flavor in your Thanksgiving dinner.

Incredible Turkducken

A what? Paula Deen breaks down the best way to make a turducken—a turkey stuffed with a duck that’s stuffed with a chicken! Protip: Get your butcher to debone the 3 birds and this recipe will be a breeze.

Sausage Stuffed Turkey Breast

Anne Burrell takes turkey roulade to the next level with a sausage and mushroom stuffed turkey breast wrapped in bacon. Wow your guests with this unique take on Thanksgiving dinner!

Cranberry Orange Glazed Turkey

Giada de Laurentiis combines all the flavors of the holidays with this cranberry orange glazed turkey. Protip: Cut your turkey into pieces (legs, thighs, breast, wings) to speed up cooking time.

Roasted Turkey Roulade

The Barefoot Contessa, Ina Garten, prepares a traditional turkey roulade stuffed with cranberries and fig stuffing. It’s a great alternative for smaller Thanksgiving dinner parties.

Dry Rubbed Turkey Breast

Bobby Flay puts a new spin on turkey breast with brine and a Spanish-style dry rub. Don’t suffer through a dry turkey breast ever again after you learn Bobby’s method!

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