Turkey
I Overcooked My Turkey. Again. What Should I Do?
You might end up preferring it to the perfectly cooked kind.
I Only Have an Hour to Cook This Turkey. Can It Be Done?
The case for the cut-up bird.
Do I Really Need a Roasting Pan to Cook a Turkey?
We figured out how to roast a turkey on a sheet tray.
Which Leftovers Freeze Well—and How Should I Freeze Them?
(In a few weeks, that is.)
How Long Can My Roast Turkey Sit Out Without It Poisoning People?
Don't forget this one.
Where the Heck Do I Stick The Thermometer?
So you've got an instant-read digital thermometer and a passion to make sure your turkey doesn't overcook? Cool. Now you just need to figure out where to stick that thing.
How Do I Get the Crispiest Turkey Skin Ever?
Sometimes, the best thing we can do for our turkey is...nothing.
Confit Turkey Wings
These delectable, crispy wings are part of our over-the-top Thanksgiving turkey; for the rest of the recipes, click here.
Sous Vide Turkey Breast
This super-moist turkey breast is part of our over-the-top Thanksgiving bird; for the rest of the recipes, click here.
Roasted Turkey Legs With Ghee
These crispy roasted turkey legs are easy to pop in the oven; serve with a super-moist sous vide turkey breast or on their own for a smaller feast.
Ghee Gravy
This silky gravy is part of our over-the-top Thanksgiving turkey; for the rest of the recipes, click here.
Pressure-Cooker Turkey Stock for Gravy
This rich, quick-cooking stock is part of our over-the-top Thanksgiving turkey; for the rest of the recipes, click here.
Barbecue Spice-Brined Grilled Turkey
Also known as the one-hour turkey, this spatchcocked bird (ask your butcher, or go to bonappetit.com/spatchcock) will free up your oven.
Porchetta-Style Roast Turkey Breast
Two words: Crispy! Bacon! In this recipe, turkey breasts get rubbed with spices and herbs before being wrapped in bacon for a second roast in the oven.
Glazed and Lacquered Roast Turkey
A little soy sauce in the glaze ensures the burnished mahogany skin that holiday memories are made of. But it's not just for looks; this brined and buttered bird is seasoned inside and out.
Gravy-Braised Turkey Legs With Cipolline Onions
You know how sometimes the meat is dry and there's not enough gravy? We fixed that by braising dark meat in a robust pan sauce. Ta-da!
Dry-Brined Turkey
You will need to start the brining process two days ahead.
How Big Should My Bird Be?
And by "right size" we mean a bird big enough to yield leftovers.
How Do I Carve the Turkey Without Mangling It?
You've gathered the guests, conquered the cocktails, wrangled the side dishes, and roasted one heck of a turkey. Now it's game time. Here's how to carve your bird. With ease.
Is This the Most Epic Thanksgiving Menu of All Time?
This year we're going elegant but easy, with recipes that shake—but don't break—the traditional Thanksgiving mold. (Looking at you, mayo-roasted turkey!)