Perfect Roast Turkey
Show: Barefoot Contessa
Episode: Turkey - Not Just for Thanksgiving
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By naanny
Virginia Beach, VA
on November 26, 2010
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This turkey turned out perfectly cooked and seasoned. I followed thw recipe exactly using a 12lb organic bird. Delicious.
By Tansysmom
Colorado
on November 26, 2010
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This recipe will make the gravy way too lemony! I reduced the amount of lemon to just a few slices and eliminated the juice and zest altogether. Try basting periodically with broth combined with a few tablespoons melted butter instead of using an entire stick. You can easily make your own broth with the giblets, the neck, a carrot, and some of the onion. Ovens vary. A 10-12 pound turkey takes three hours in my oven. Use a meat thermometer so you don't end up with a medium-rare bird.
By lauraseward_8566837
Denver, CO
on November 26, 2010
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Awesome!!! Everyone loved the turkey - it was the star of the meal! I followed the online recipe, although I might try rubbing the butter under the skin next time like she did on the show, it might make the turkey a bit moister. I will definitely be making this recipe again. Fantastic!
By mgroenemann_9325491
The Woodlands, TX
on November 26, 2010
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Yes...It is the Perfect Roast Turkey! So fabulous! The lemons add an amazing flavor. Follow the recipe and you will not be disappointed! I did need to roast a little longer than suggested..so check the temperature after 2 1/2 hours.
By foodatheart
Aldie
on November 26, 2010
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THE BEST. I have used Martha Stewart's recipes in the past, and they are good too, but this surpassed those. It was so easy and I was curious, how can such an easy recipe be that good, well Ina proved me wrong, it was AWESOME! This is my new turkey recipe!!
By DMN1979
MN
on November 25, 2010
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Delicious!!! The turkey was SO juicy and tasty! I typically am not a fan of the turkey part of our Thanksgiving meal but this recipe has changed my mind! We're saving this as a favorite and will use it every year! DELICIOUS!!! Thank you!
By rebecca_9476366
Dublin, OH
on November 24, 2010
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Hi Shamrck20 - I remember my first turkey...yes, it certainly was one. Wish I'd had this recipe, it's great. Please don't cook your food in plastic. Ina doesn't specify basting, but I always do (a few times during the last 1/3 or so of cooking time. I also follow Martha's advice to wash and dry the bird, then let it stand at room temp for 1-2 hours before roasting for a crisper skin. Good luck and happy Thanksgiving.
By dhalliday00_123...
HARTFORD, 45
on November 23, 2010
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I made this recipe this Thanksgiving and the family was so shocked. No one had ever seemed to taste a moist turkey before. The turkey disappeared so fast and usually it's the last to go. Thanks for helping me to earn the title of the best Turkey Cooker. I will you the recipe for years to come.
By shamrck20
on November 23, 2010
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I am super excited to use this recipe for my first time cooking a turkey! My only question is do I need to use a roasting bag and if not do I need to baste it? Thanks for any help!
By javajoba
on November 22, 2010
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RE: eturk
I have used this recipe a few years in a row now. The flavors imparted in the turkey are wonderful. Plus the aroma in the house is so much better than just plain ol' turkey. My only suggestion to eturk would be to perhaps double the lemon & onion, but there should be enough flavor from the thyme and garlic head to serve a larger 23 lb. turkey. Just my opinion!