{"id":201006,"date":"2025-10-24T12:00:00","date_gmt":"2025-10-24T12:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/entertainment.runfyers.com\/index.php\/2025\/10\/24\/8-thanksgiving-turkeys-so-good-you-might-forget-the-sides-the-recipe-critic\/"},"modified":"2025-10-24T12:00:00","modified_gmt":"2025-10-24T12:00:00","slug":"8-thanksgiving-turkeys-so-good-you-might-forget-the-sides-the-recipe-critic","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/entertainment.runfyers.com\/index.php\/2025\/10\/24\/8-thanksgiving-turkeys-so-good-you-might-forget-the-sides-the-recipe-critic\/","title":{"rendered":"8 Thanksgiving Turkeys So Good You Might Forget the Sides &#8211; The Recipe Critic"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> <br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aff-disc\">\n<p>This website may contain affiliate links and advertising so that we can provide recipes to you. Read my <a href=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/privacy-policy\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">disclosure policy<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"shared-counts-hidden-image-container\" style=\"display:none;\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1799\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/roasted-turkey-1.jpg\" class=\"shared-counts-hidden-image\" data-pin-description=\"Whether you are feeding a large crowd or just a few at home, I have recipes for everyone! And they all taste INCREDIBLE. \" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/roasted-turkey-1.jpg\" alt=\"\"\/><\/noscript><\/div>\n<p><input class=\"jpibfi\" type=\"hidden\"\/><\/p>\n<p>All right, real talk. The turkey can make or break Thanksgiving. It\u2019s the main event, the centerpiece, the dish everyone pretends not to be nervous about. But this year? You\u2019ve got options. <\/p>\n<p>Whether you are feeding a large crowd or just a few at home, I have recipes for everyone! And they all taste INCREDIBLE. <\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1799\" alt=\"A cooked golden turkey plated with herbs and fruits. \" class=\"wp-image-274799\" title=\"Whether you are feeding a large crowd or just a few at home, I have recipes for everyone! And they all taste INCREDIBLE.\" data-jpibfi-post-excerpt=\"\" data-jpibfi-post-url=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/thanksgiving-turkey-recipes\/\" data-jpibfi-post-title=\"8 Thanksgiving Turkeys So Good You Might Forget the Sides\" data-jpibfi-src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/roasted-turkey-.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/roasted-turkey-.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/roasted-turkey--333x500.jpg 333w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/roasted-turkey--1025x1536.jpg 1025w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/roasted-turkey--400x600.jpg 400w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/roasted-turkey--150x225.jpg 150w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/roasted-turkey-.jpg\"\/><noscript><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1799\" src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/roasted-turkey-.jpg\" alt=\"A cooked golden turkey plated with herbs and fruits. \" class=\"wp-image-274799\" title=\"Whether you are feeding a large crowd or just a few at home, I have recipes for everyone! And they all taste INCREDIBLE.\" data-jpibfi-post-excerpt=\"\" data-jpibfi-post-url=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/thanksgiving-turkey-recipes\/\" data-jpibfi-post-title=\"8 Thanksgiving Turkeys So Good You Might Forget the Sides\" data-jpibfi-src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/roasted-turkey-.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/roasted-turkey-.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/roasted-turkey--333x500.jpg 333w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/roasted-turkey--1025x1536.jpg 1025w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/roasted-turkey--400x600.jpg 400w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/roasted-turkey--150x225.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\"\/><\/noscript><\/figure>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-the-real-secret-to-a-perfect-turkey\">The Real Secret to a Perfect Turkey<\/h2>\n<p>The secret to a show-stopping turkey isn\u2019t luck, it\u2019s prep. Build flavor from the inside out with a seasoned<a href=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/turkey-seasoning\/\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener\"> turkey rub<\/a>\u00a0and a generous layer of\u00a0under the skin. Keep it juicy with a rich\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/turkey-gravy\/\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener\">homemade gravy<\/a>\u00a0made from pan drippings, and always have a reliable\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3WgPE1o\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\">meat thermometer<\/a>\u00a0on hand to nail the cook time.<\/p>\n<div class=\"block-quick-tips cwp-large\"><!-- .block-quick-tips__icon --><\/p>\n<div class=\"block-quick-tips__inner\">\n<div class=\"block-quick-tips__content cwp-inner\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-before-you-start-cooking-the-turkey-0\"><strong>Before You Start Cooking the Turkey<\/strong><\/h2>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list is-style-default\">\n<li><strong>Give it time to thaw.<\/strong>\u00a0A frozen turkey needs about\u00a0<strong>one day in the fridge for every 4\u20135 pounds.<\/strong>\u00a0Don\u2019t rush it or you\u2019ll end up with a half-frozen bird on Thanksgiving morning.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Let it come to room temp.<\/strong>\u00a0Take the turkey out of the fridge\u00a0<strong>an hour before cooking<\/strong>\u00a0so it roasts evenly and doesn\u2019t shock the oven.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Pat it dry.<\/strong>\u00a0No matter the method, dry skin means better browning and crispier skin.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Check for the giblet bag.<\/strong>\u00a0Yes, it\u2019s in there. Don\u2019t be the person who finds it mid-carve.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Use a meat thermometer.<\/strong>\u00a0Aim for\u00a0<strong>165\u00b0F in the thickest part of the breast<\/strong>\u00a0and\u00a0<strong>170\u2013175\u00b0F in the thigh.<\/strong>\u00a0It\u2019s the only way to know it\u2019s done.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Let it rest.<\/strong>\u00a0Don\u2019t skip this part. Cover it loosely with foil and let it sit for at least\u00a0<strong>20\u201330 minutes<\/strong>\u00a0before carving so the juices stay in the meat, not on your cutting board.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><!-- .block-quick-tips__inner --><\/div>\n<p> <!-- .block-quick-tips --><\/p>\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe wprm-recipe-roundup-item wprm-recipe-roundup-item-192881 wprm-recipe-template-cwp-roundup\" data-servings=\"12\">\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-image wprm-block-image-normal nopin\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" style=\"border-width: 4px;border-style: solid;border-color: #ffffff;\" width=\"250\" height=\"250\" class=\"attachment-250x250 size-250x250\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/baggedturkey-2-250x250.jpg 250w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/baggedturkey-2-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/baggedturkey-2-500x500.jpg 500w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/baggedturkey-2-600x600.jpg 600w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/baggedturkey-2-96x96.jpg 96w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 250px) 100vw, 250px\" data-jpibfi-post-excerpt=\"\" data-jpibfi-post-url=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/thanksgiving-turkey-recipes\/\" data-jpibfi-post-title=\"8 Thanksgiving Turkeys So Good You Might Forget the Sides\" data-jpibfi-src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/baggedturkey-2-250x250.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/baggedturkey-2-250x250.jpg\"\/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" style=\"border-width: 4px;border-style: solid;border-color: #ffffff;\" width=\"250\" height=\"250\" src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/baggedturkey-2-250x250.jpg\" class=\"attachment-250x250 size-250x250\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/baggedturkey-2-250x250.jpg 250w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/baggedturkey-2-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/baggedturkey-2-500x500.jpg 500w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/baggedturkey-2-600x600.jpg 600w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/baggedturkey-2-96x96.jpg 96w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 250px) 100vw, 250px\" data-jpibfi-post-excerpt=\"\" data-jpibfi-post-url=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/thanksgiving-turkey-recipes\/\" data-jpibfi-post-title=\"8 Thanksgiving Turkeys So Good You Might Forget the Sides\" data-jpibfi-src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/baggedturkey-2-250x250.jpg\"\/><\/noscript><\/div>\n<div class=\"cwp-roundup-content\">\n<h2 class=\"wprm-recipe-name wprm-block-text-none\">Turkey In a Bag<\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"display: block;\">Thanksgiving dinner is made easy with this incredibly moist and perfectly cooked turkey in a bag. The oven-safe roasting bag creates a tender and golden turkey with just a few simple steps making this the BEST way to cook a turkey.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>    <a href=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/turkey-in-a-bag\/\" style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--primary);background-color: transparent;border-color: var(--wp--preset--color--primary);border-radius: 0px;padding: 13px 19px;\" class=\"wprm-recipe-roundup-link wprm-recipe-link wprm-block-text-normal wprm-recipe-roundup-link-inline-button wprm-recipe-link-inline-button wprm-color-accent\" aria-label=\"Turkey In a Bag\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener\">Get the Recipe<\/a>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe wprm-recipe-roundup-item wprm-recipe-roundup-item-76154 wprm-recipe-template-cwp-roundup\" data-servings=\"8\">\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-image wprm-block-image-normal nopin\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" style=\"border-width: 4px;border-style: solid;border-color: #ffffff;\" width=\"250\" height=\"250\" class=\"attachment-250x250 size-250x250\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/slow-cooker-turkey-breast-250x250.jpg 250w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/slow-cooker-turkey-breast-500x500.jpg 500w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/slow-cooker-turkey-breast-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/slow-cooker-turkey-breast-96x96.jpg 96w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 250px) 100vw, 250px\" data-jpibfi-post-excerpt=\"\" data-jpibfi-post-url=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/thanksgiving-turkey-recipes\/\" data-jpibfi-post-title=\"8 Thanksgiving Turkeys So Good You Might Forget the Sides\" data-jpibfi-src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/slow-cooker-turkey-breast-250x250.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/slow-cooker-turkey-breast-250x250.jpg\"\/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" style=\"border-width: 4px;border-style: solid;border-color: #ffffff;\" width=\"250\" height=\"250\" src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/slow-cooker-turkey-breast-250x250.jpg\" class=\"attachment-250x250 size-250x250\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/slow-cooker-turkey-breast-250x250.jpg 250w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/slow-cooker-turkey-breast-500x500.jpg 500w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/slow-cooker-turkey-breast-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/slow-cooker-turkey-breast-96x96.jpg 96w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 250px) 100vw, 250px\" data-jpibfi-post-excerpt=\"\" data-jpibfi-post-url=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/thanksgiving-turkey-recipes\/\" data-jpibfi-post-title=\"8 Thanksgiving Turkeys So Good You Might Forget the Sides\" data-jpibfi-src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/slow-cooker-turkey-breast-250x250.jpg\"\/><\/noscript><\/div>\n<div class=\"cwp-roundup-content\">\n<h2 class=\"wprm-recipe-name wprm-block-text-none\">Slow Cooker Turkey Breast<\/h2>\n<p><span class=\"p1\" style=\"display: block;\">Amazing juicy and perfectly tender turkey breast that slow cooks all day in the crockpot!<\/span><\/p>\n<p>    <a href=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/slow-cooker-turkey-breast\/\" style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--primary);background-color: transparent;border-color: var(--wp--preset--color--primary);border-radius: 0px;padding: 13px 19px;\" class=\"wprm-recipe-roundup-link wprm-recipe-link wprm-block-text-normal wprm-recipe-roundup-link-inline-button wprm-recipe-link-inline-button wprm-color-accent\" aria-label=\"Slow Cooker Turkey Breast\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener\">Get the Recipe<\/a>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe wprm-recipe-roundup-item wprm-recipe-roundup-item-269394 wprm-recipe-template-cwp-roundup\" data-servings=\"10\">\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-image wprm-block-image-normal nopin\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" style=\"border-width: 4px;border-style: solid;border-color: #ffffff;\" width=\"250\" height=\"250\" class=\"attachment-250x250 size-250x250\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/turkey-roulade-1-250x250.jpg 250w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/turkey-roulade-1-500x500.jpg 500w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/turkey-roulade-1-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/turkey-roulade-1-96x96.jpg 96w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 250px) 100vw, 250px\" data-jpibfi-post-excerpt=\"\" data-jpibfi-post-url=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/thanksgiving-turkey-recipes\/\" data-jpibfi-post-title=\"8 Thanksgiving Turkeys So Good You Might Forget the Sides\" data-jpibfi-src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/turkey-roulade-1-250x250.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/turkey-roulade-1-250x250.jpg\"\/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" style=\"border-width: 4px;border-style: solid;border-color: #ffffff;\" width=\"250\" height=\"250\" src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/turkey-roulade-1-250x250.jpg\" class=\"attachment-250x250 size-250x250\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/turkey-roulade-1-250x250.jpg 250w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/turkey-roulade-1-500x500.jpg 500w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/turkey-roulade-1-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/turkey-roulade-1-96x96.jpg 96w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 250px) 100vw, 250px\" data-jpibfi-post-excerpt=\"\" data-jpibfi-post-url=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/thanksgiving-turkey-recipes\/\" data-jpibfi-post-title=\"8 Thanksgiving Turkeys So Good You Might Forget the Sides\" data-jpibfi-src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/turkey-roulade-1-250x250.jpg\"\/><\/noscript><\/div>\n<div class=\"cwp-roundup-content\">\n<h2 class=\"wprm-recipe-name wprm-block-text-none\">Turkey Roulade<\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"display: block;\">Make <strong>Turkey Roulade<\/strong> your new Thanksgiving tradition! Boneless turkey breast gets flattened and rolled with sausage stuffing inside. The turkey turns out incredibly moist and is infused with your favorite Thanksgiving flavors. It takes far <strong>less time<\/strong> <strong>than traditional turkey<\/strong> and will make Thanksgiving day <strong>easy and delicious<\/strong>!<\/span><\/p>\n<p>    <a href=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/turkey-roulade\/\" style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--primary);background-color: transparent;border-color: var(--wp--preset--color--primary);border-radius: 0px;padding: 13px 19px;\" class=\"wprm-recipe-roundup-link wprm-recipe-link wprm-block-text-normal wprm-recipe-roundup-link-inline-button wprm-recipe-link-inline-button wprm-color-accent\" aria-label=\"Turkey Roulade\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener\">Get the Recipe<\/a>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe wprm-recipe-roundup-item wprm-recipe-roundup-item-73250 wprm-recipe-template-cwp-roundup\" data-servings=\"15\">\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-image wprm-block-image-normal nopin\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" style=\"border-width: 4px;border-style: solid;border-color: #ffffff;\" width=\"250\" height=\"250\" class=\"attachment-250x250 size-250x250\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/roasted-turkey--250x250.jpg 250w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/roasted-turkey--500x500.jpg 500w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/roasted-turkey--300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/roasted-turkey--96x96.jpg 96w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 250px) 100vw, 250px\" data-jpibfi-post-excerpt=\"\" data-jpibfi-post-url=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/thanksgiving-turkey-recipes\/\" data-jpibfi-post-title=\"8 Thanksgiving Turkeys So Good You Might Forget the Sides\" data-jpibfi-src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/roasted-turkey--250x250.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/roasted-turkey--250x250.jpg\"\/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" style=\"border-width: 4px;border-style: solid;border-color: #ffffff;\" width=\"250\" height=\"250\" src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/roasted-turkey--250x250.jpg\" class=\"attachment-250x250 size-250x250\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/roasted-turkey--250x250.jpg 250w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/roasted-turkey--500x500.jpg 500w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/roasted-turkey--300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/roasted-turkey--96x96.jpg 96w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 250px) 100vw, 250px\" data-jpibfi-post-excerpt=\"\" data-jpibfi-post-url=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/thanksgiving-turkey-recipes\/\" data-jpibfi-post-title=\"8 Thanksgiving Turkeys So Good You Might Forget the Sides\" data-jpibfi-src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/roasted-turkey--250x250.jpg\"\/><\/noscript><\/div>\n<div class=\"cwp-roundup-content\">\n<h2 class=\"wprm-recipe-name wprm-block-text-none\">The Juiciest Roasted Turkey<\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"display: block;\">Look no further! This roasted turkey recipe is the absolute juiciest, fool-proof turkey recipe you will ever need. <\/span><\/p>\n<p>    <a href=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/best-oven-baked-turkey-recipe\/\" style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--primary);background-color: transparent;border-color: var(--wp--preset--color--primary);border-radius: 0px;padding: 13px 19px;\" class=\"wprm-recipe-roundup-link wprm-recipe-link wprm-block-text-normal wprm-recipe-roundup-link-inline-button wprm-recipe-link-inline-button wprm-color-accent\" aria-label=\"The Juiciest Roasted Turkey\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener\">Get the Recipe<\/a>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe wprm-recipe-roundup-item wprm-recipe-roundup-item-274431 wprm-recipe-template-cwp-roundup\" data-servings=\"8\">\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-image wprm-block-image-normal nopin\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" style=\"border-width: 4px;border-style: solid;border-color: #ffffff;\" width=\"250\" height=\"250\" class=\"attachment-250x250 size-250x250\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/dry-brine-turkey--250x250.jpg 250w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/dry-brine-turkey--500x500.jpg 500w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/dry-brine-turkey--300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/dry-brine-turkey--96x96.jpg 96w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 250px) 100vw, 250px\" data-jpibfi-post-excerpt=\"\" data-jpibfi-post-url=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/thanksgiving-turkey-recipes\/\" data-jpibfi-post-title=\"8 Thanksgiving Turkeys So Good You Might Forget the Sides\" data-jpibfi-src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/dry-brine-turkey--250x250.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/dry-brine-turkey--250x250.jpg\"\/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" style=\"border-width: 4px;border-style: solid;border-color: #ffffff;\" width=\"250\" height=\"250\" src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/dry-brine-turkey--250x250.jpg\" class=\"attachment-250x250 size-250x250\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/dry-brine-turkey--250x250.jpg 250w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/dry-brine-turkey--500x500.jpg 500w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/dry-brine-turkey--300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/dry-brine-turkey--96x96.jpg 96w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 250px) 100vw, 250px\" data-jpibfi-post-excerpt=\"\" data-jpibfi-post-url=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/thanksgiving-turkey-recipes\/\" data-jpibfi-post-title=\"8 Thanksgiving Turkeys So Good You Might Forget the Sides\" data-jpibfi-src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/dry-brine-turkey--250x250.jpg\"\/><\/noscript><\/div>\n<div class=\"cwp-roundup-content\">\n<h2 class=\"wprm-recipe-name wprm-block-text-none\">Dry Brine Turkey<\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"display: block;\">When you dry brine your turkey, you end up with a <strong>beautifully browned bird with crispy skin on the outside and juicy, flavorful meat on the inside<\/strong>!<\/span><\/p>\n<p>    <a href=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/dry-brine-turkey\/\" style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--primary);background-color: transparent;border-color: var(--wp--preset--color--primary);border-radius: 0px;padding: 13px 19px;\" class=\"wprm-recipe-roundup-link wprm-recipe-link wprm-block-text-normal wprm-recipe-roundup-link-inline-button wprm-recipe-link-inline-button wprm-color-accent\" aria-label=\"Dry Brine Turkey\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener\">Get the Recipe<\/a>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe wprm-recipe-roundup-item wprm-recipe-roundup-item-194579 wprm-recipe-template-cwp-roundup\" data-servings=\"8\">\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-image wprm-block-image-normal nopin\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" style=\"border-width: 4px;border-style: solid;border-color: #ffffff;\" width=\"250\" height=\"250\" class=\"attachment-250x250 size-250x250\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/spatchcockturkey-250x250.jpg 250w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/spatchcockturkey-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/spatchcockturkey-500x500.jpg 500w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/spatchcockturkey-600x600.jpg 600w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/spatchcockturkey-96x96.jpg 96w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 250px) 100vw, 250px\" data-jpibfi-post-excerpt=\"\" data-jpibfi-post-url=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/thanksgiving-turkey-recipes\/\" data-jpibfi-post-title=\"8 Thanksgiving Turkeys So Good You Might Forget the Sides\" data-jpibfi-src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/spatchcockturkey-250x250.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/spatchcockturkey-250x250.jpg\"\/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" style=\"border-width: 4px;border-style: solid;border-color: #ffffff;\" width=\"250\" height=\"250\" src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/spatchcockturkey-250x250.jpg\" class=\"attachment-250x250 size-250x250\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/spatchcockturkey-250x250.jpg 250w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/spatchcockturkey-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/spatchcockturkey-500x500.jpg 500w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/spatchcockturkey-600x600.jpg 600w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/spatchcockturkey-96x96.jpg 96w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 250px) 100vw, 250px\" data-jpibfi-post-excerpt=\"\" data-jpibfi-post-url=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/thanksgiving-turkey-recipes\/\" data-jpibfi-post-title=\"8 Thanksgiving Turkeys So Good You Might Forget the Sides\" data-jpibfi-src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/spatchcockturkey-250x250.jpg\"\/><\/noscript><\/div>\n<div class=\"cwp-roundup-content\">\n<h2 class=\"wprm-recipe-name wprm-block-text-none\">Spatchcock Turkey<\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"display: block;\">A Spatchcock Turkey cooks faster and more evenly, and will be the most tender and juicy turkey you&#8217;ve ever cooked! Roasted or smoked, this turkey will wow your guests come Thanksgiving day.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>    <a href=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/spatchcock-turkey\/\" style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--primary);background-color: transparent;border-color: var(--wp--preset--color--primary);border-radius: 0px;padding: 13px 19px;\" class=\"wprm-recipe-roundup-link wprm-recipe-link wprm-block-text-normal wprm-recipe-roundup-link-inline-button wprm-recipe-link-inline-button wprm-color-accent\" aria-label=\"Spatchcock Turkey\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener\">Get the Recipe<\/a>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe wprm-recipe-roundup-item wprm-recipe-roundup-item-152810 wprm-recipe-template-cwp-roundup\" data-servings=\"8\">\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-image wprm-block-image-normal nopin\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" style=\"border-width: 4px;border-style: solid;border-color: #ffffff;\" width=\"250\" height=\"250\" class=\"attachment-250x250 size-250x250\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/smokedturkey-250x250.jpg 250w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/smokedturkey-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/smokedturkey-500x500.jpg 500w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/smokedturkey-600x600.jpg 600w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/smokedturkey-96x96.jpg 96w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 250px) 100vw, 250px\" data-jpibfi-post-excerpt=\"\" data-jpibfi-post-url=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/thanksgiving-turkey-recipes\/\" data-jpibfi-post-title=\"8 Thanksgiving Turkeys So Good You Might Forget the Sides\" data-jpibfi-src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/smokedturkey-250x250.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/smokedturkey-250x250.jpg\"\/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" style=\"border-width: 4px;border-style: solid;border-color: #ffffff;\" width=\"250\" height=\"250\" src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/smokedturkey-250x250.jpg\" class=\"attachment-250x250 size-250x250\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/smokedturkey-250x250.jpg 250w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/smokedturkey-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/smokedturkey-500x500.jpg 500w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/smokedturkey-600x600.jpg 600w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/smokedturkey-96x96.jpg 96w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 250px) 100vw, 250px\" data-jpibfi-post-excerpt=\"\" data-jpibfi-post-url=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/thanksgiving-turkey-recipes\/\" data-jpibfi-post-title=\"8 Thanksgiving Turkeys So Good You Might Forget the Sides\" data-jpibfi-src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/smokedturkey-250x250.jpg\"\/><\/noscript><\/div>\n<div class=\"cwp-roundup-content\">\n<h2 class=\"wprm-recipe-name wprm-block-text-none\">Perfect Smoked Turkey<\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"display: block;\">Just in time for Thanksgiving, this perfect smoked turkey is juicy and tender with a subtle smoky flavor. A simple brine and fresh herbs make each bite burst with flavor!<\/span><\/p>\n<p>    <a href=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/smoked-turkey\/\" style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--primary);background-color: transparent;border-color: var(--wp--preset--color--primary);border-radius: 0px;padding: 13px 19px;\" class=\"wprm-recipe-roundup-link wprm-recipe-link wprm-block-text-normal wprm-recipe-roundup-link-inline-button wprm-recipe-link-inline-button wprm-color-accent\" aria-label=\"Perfect Smoked Turkey\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener\">Get the Recipe<\/a>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe wprm-recipe-roundup-item wprm-recipe-roundup-item-152315 wprm-recipe-template-cwp-roundup\" data-servings=\"4\">\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-image wprm-block-image-normal nopin\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" style=\"border-width: 4px;border-style: solid;border-color: #ffffff;\" width=\"250\" height=\"250\" class=\"attachment-250x250 size-250x250\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/airfryerturkey-250x250.jpg 250w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/airfryerturkey-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/airfryerturkey-500x500.jpg 500w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/airfryerturkey-600x600.jpg 600w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/airfryerturkey-96x96.jpg 96w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 250px) 100vw, 250px\" data-jpibfi-post-excerpt=\"\" data-jpibfi-post-url=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/thanksgiving-turkey-recipes\/\" data-jpibfi-post-title=\"8 Thanksgiving Turkeys So Good You Might Forget the Sides\" data-jpibfi-src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/airfryerturkey-250x250.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/airfryerturkey-250x250.jpg\"\/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" style=\"border-width: 4px;border-style: solid;border-color: #ffffff;\" width=\"250\" height=\"250\" src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/airfryerturkey-250x250.jpg\" class=\"attachment-250x250 size-250x250\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/airfryerturkey-250x250.jpg 250w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/airfryerturkey-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/airfryerturkey-500x500.jpg 500w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/airfryerturkey-600x600.jpg 600w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/airfryerturkey-96x96.jpg 96w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 250px) 100vw, 250px\" data-jpibfi-post-excerpt=\"\" data-jpibfi-post-url=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/thanksgiving-turkey-recipes\/\" data-jpibfi-post-title=\"8 Thanksgiving Turkeys So Good You Might Forget the Sides\" data-jpibfi-src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/airfryerturkey-250x250.jpg\"\/><\/noscript><\/div>\n<div class=\"cwp-roundup-content\">\n<h2 class=\"wprm-recipe-name wprm-block-text-none\">Juicy Air Fryer Turkey<\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"display: block;\">This juicy air fryer turkey is SOO GOOD and will have all of your guests asking for more! It&#8217;s perfectly golden brown and dripping in flavor\u2026 You will never cook a turkey any other way again!\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>    <a href=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/air-fryer-turkey\/\" style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--primary);background-color: transparent;border-color: var(--wp--preset--color--primary);border-radius: 0px;padding: 13px 19px;\" class=\"wprm-recipe-roundup-link wprm-recipe-link wprm-block-text-normal wprm-recipe-roundup-link-inline-button wprm-recipe-link-inline-button wprm-color-accent\" aria-label=\"Juicy Air Fryer Turkey\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener\">Get the Recipe<\/a>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"block-tip cwp-inner cwp-large\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading block-tip__title\" id=\"h-tell-me-your-favorite-way-to-cook-a-turkey\">Tell Me Your Favorite Way to Cook a Turkey!<\/h2>\n<p>Everyone has their \u201ccan\u2019t skip\u201d turkey tradition. Maybe it\u2019s the herb butter, maybe it\u2019s the smoker, maybe it\u2019s Grandma\u2019s roasting bag. Share your favorite way to make the turkey shine in the comments. 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