Perfect Roast Turkey

Flag

Flag This Review?

You must provide a reason for flagging this review.

Please provide the reason why you think this review is inappropriate.

• Submit

or Cancel

Absolutely perfect!! I will pass this on!

Flag

Flag This Review?

You must provide a reason for flagging this review.

Please provide the reason why you think this review is inappropriate.

• Submit

or Cancel

Unfortunately, I was disappointed with the outcome. It came out tasty, but the time of cooking lasted 3 hours for an 11 pounds turkey with oven at 350 F. Even after 3 hours, when the timer poped up, the back was not cooked enough, since it sits on the rack. I cut off a wing, and it was red at the joint. I had to turn the turkey upside down to roast the back for another 1/2 hr., and this overkooked the breast.
So, it came out a kind of dry. The other thing that the recipe doesn't deal with is the lack of chicken broth on the roasting pan.
I poured in a can of chicken broth at the begining of cooking, and still it dried out after a half of hour or so. I put in another can, and didn't lasted long, and then I used water to wet the pan. I may have used a couple of more cans of water. And still
all the juices were burned out at the end of cooking.
I think that Contessa should revise the recipe to avoid the above shortcomings.
Gus, Fresh Meadows, NY

Flag

Flag This Review?

You must provide a reason for flagging this review.

Please provide the reason why you think this review is inappropriate.

• Submit

or Cancel

it gets no better than this! Thank you dear sweet Contessa!

Flag

Flag This Review?

You must provide a reason for flagging this review.

Please provide the reason why you think this review is inappropriate.

• Submit

or Cancel

It is delicious! We tried it today for Thanksiving and this recipe did not dissapoint!

Flag

Flag This Review?

You must provide a reason for flagging this review.

Please provide the reason why you think this review is inappropriate.

• Submit

or Cancel

I made this last year and it was fantastic. I don't recall do I need to cover the turkey while in the oven? The recipe does not state. thanks

Flag

Flag This Review?

You must provide a reason for flagging this review.

Please provide the reason why you think this review is inappropriate.

• Submit

or Cancel

First time cooking a turkey so I knew I had to go to by girl Ina. And she didn't let me down! I bought a 14 lb. turkey so I adjusted the cooking time. It only took 3 hrs. Was planning on 3 1/2 but I tested it with my termometer right where Ina told me to and it was 172• I was worried I over cooked it but I didn't. It was so juicy and delicious!!! I am surprised this recipe hasn't had more reviews/likes! I like Ina because I didn't need a lot of ingredients to make an awesome turkey. "back to basics" thanks Ina...you rock!

Flag

Flag This Review?

You must provide a reason for flagging this review.

Please provide the reason why you think this review is inappropriate.

• Submit

or Cancel

This is a super tasty recipe and super easy also! I used it for my first turkey and have continued to use it for years. Everything comes out perfect!

Flag

Flag This Review?

You must provide a reason for flagging this review.

Please provide the reason why you think this review is inappropriate.

• Submit

or Cancel

I made this Turkey for Thanksgiving & it was perfect Moist & flavorful. The Thyme & Lemon give it a classic Turkey flavor that is just PERFECT!!! Thanks Ina!

Flag

Flag This Review?

You must provide a reason for flagging this review.

Please provide the reason why you think this review is inappropriate.

• Submit

or Cancel

Loved this way of roasting turkey. All the flavors you stuff inside the turkey just infuse themselves into the turkey. This is a similar method to her Perfect Roast chicken recipe which is also just what it says - perfect. She stuffs her roast chicken with a whole head of garlic instead of a Spanish Onion. Yum...

I also used the brining technique and ingredients from Alton Brown's Good Eats Roast Turkey which helped make the meat really moist!


Ina IS an amazing teacher and I have absolutely fallen in love with her flavorful and elegant cuisine....I have made so many of her recipes I can't even count...

Flag

Flag This Review?

You must provide a reason for flagging this review.

Please provide the reason why you think this review is inappropriate.

• Submit

or Cancel

This is the best turkey I ever ate, it was so juicy, delicious and easy to make. Thank you, Ina, you are my favourite Chef on Food Network, and I watch your show all the time. I have learned so much from you and other Chefs on Food Network. Thanks again..