Best 2 Worlds Simplest Thanksgiving Turkey Recipes
Thanksgiving is a time for family, friends, and of course, delicious food. The centerpiece of any Thanksgiving meal is the turkey, and there are countless recipes out there for how to cook it. But if you're looking for the simplest possible recipe that will still give you a juicy, flavorful turkey, then you've come to the right place. This recipe calls for just a few basic ingredients and requires minimal prep work, so you can spend more time enjoying the holiday with your loved ones.
Here are our top 2 tried and tested recipes!
WORLD'S SIMPLEST THANKSGIVING TURKEY
The most-important meal of the year deserves a foolproof recipe for the World's Simplest Thanksgiving Turkey from Food Network Magazine.
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Categories main-dish
Time 3h10m
Yield 1 turkey
Number Of Ingredients 0
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F. Pull the neck and giblets out of the cavity; ditch the liver and save the rest of the giblets for gravy. Dry the turkey with paper towels, then season inside and out with salt and pepper. Fill the turkey with aromatics like chopped onions, carrots, apples and herbs, then place breast-side up in a roasting pan and brush with melted butter. Tent with foil and roast for 2 hours (for a 10- to 12-pound turkey; add an extra 15 minutes per pound for larger birds). Remove the foil, baste with more melted butter and crank the oven to 425 degrees F. Roast for another hour or until the meat at the thigh registers 165 degrees F. Let rest while you make the gravy.
THE WORLD'S BEST TURKEY
This recipe makes a deliciously moist turkey.
Provided by Sarah
Categories Meat and Poultry Recipes Turkey Whole Turkey Recipes
Time 4h10m
Yield 16
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- Rinse turkey, and pat dry. Gently loosen turkey breast skin, and insert pieces of butter between the skin and breast. Place apples inside the turkey's cavity. Sprinkle with garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Place turkey in a roasting bag, and pour Champagne over the inside and outside of the bird. Close bag, and place turkey in a roasting pan.
- Bake turkey 3 to 3 1/2 hours in the preheated oven, or until the internal temperature is 180 degrees F (85 degrees C) when measured in the meatiest part of the thigh. Remove turkey from bag, and let stand for at least 20 minutes before carving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 590.5 calories, Carbohydrate 3.6 g, Cholesterol 213.6 mg, Fat 29.3 g, Fiber 0.5 g, Protein 68.2 g, SaturatedFat 10.5 g, Sodium 207.2 mg, Sugar 2.2 g
Tips:
- Rinse the turkey thoroughly inside and out and pat dry: This helps remove any bacteria and ensures the turkey cooks evenly.
- Season the turkey liberally with salt and pepper, inside and out: This helps enhance the flavor of the turkey.
- Place the turkey breast-side up on a roasting rack in a roasting pan: This allows the juices to drain away from the turkey, resulting in crispy skin and moist meat.
- Roast the turkey at 325°F for 13 minutes per pound, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F: Use a meat thermometer to ensure the turkey is cooked to a safe temperature.
- Let the turkey rest for 15-20 minutes before carving: This allows the juices to redistribute throughout the turkey, resulting in more tender and flavorful meat.
- Serve the turkey with your favorite sides and enjoy!
Conclusion:
This recipe is the simplest way to cook a delicious Thanksgiving turkey. With just a few simple ingredients and steps, you can have a perfectly cooked turkey that your family and friends will love. So don't be afraid to try this recipe for your next Thanksgiving dinner. You won't be disappointed!
Are you curently on diet or you just want to control your food's nutritions, ingredients? We will help you find recipes by cooking method, nutrition, ingredients...
Check it out »
You'll also love
