World's Simplest Thanksgiving Turkey

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  • on November 22, 2012

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    I make this every year its always a hit I also stick the herbs under the skin!

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  • on November 21, 2012

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    I used this recipe last year after searching and searching for an easy, no brine recipe, and this was the perfect choice! I made a 22 lb turkey, with a total cooking time of 5.5 hours, and it looked like it came out of a magazine! It was my first time with turkey duty and everyone was so impressed! I remember that even with almost an hour rest time, it was still steaming hot and so juicy and delicious. This year, our bird is 20 lbs, so I plan on 4 hours at 325, then 1 more hour at 425. So excited and proud to host Thanksgiving again this year, and you can actually enjoy your guests bc this is so foolproof and easy with awesome results!

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  • on November 19, 2012

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    BEST RECIPE EVER!!!! All I can say is try making this Bird. Easy..easy...easy!!!!

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  • on January 10, 2012

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    Fantastic! I have made this for Easter as well as Thanksgiving and it is always a hit. I love seeing the look on people's faces when I tell them how fast it was and that I only have to baste it once. Always juicy and perfectly browned = I stuff it with garlic, onions, and fresh herbs from the garden: sage, rosemary, and thyme. The second time I made this turkey, I also made a small hole right above each breast just under the skin and stretched out a pocket where I put in some more butter. So it looked like the turkey had a minor augmentation done. This way turned out better than the first.

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  • on December 27, 2011

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    Okay WHAT!!?? This recipe is amazing!!!! I hate when you read all of these glowing reviews of recipes only to be terribly disappointed... this is not one of those recipes. I am not the world's best cook so when I volunteered to cook the Christmas turkey my family was a little nervous. They had heard it before "I found this recipe online that got some really great reviews..." and it turned out like crap! But not this time!!! The turkey was identical to the pic, it was super easy - I even pulled it off between naps and feedings of my twins. Just follow the timing and temps exactly, don't forget the tent (I believe this is the key. I did add uncooked bacon strips to the uncooked turkey right after basting w/ butter (then removed them before removing the tent so the turkey would brown properly and what do you know best turkey EVAR! You must try this recipe! You will NOT be disappointed!!! Enjoy!

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  • on December 25, 2011

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    I did this for thanksgiving adding apples, thyme, sage, onions and carrots in the cavity. Now my mother expects me to cook the turkey all the time. It's Christmas day and I'm cooking the turkey again. It was moist and delicious. My father's appetite has not been the best and when I gave him a small plate with this turkey and the easy gravy recipe I got off this site also he not only ate it all but asked for more. I love this recipe it is totally full proof!

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  • on December 25, 2011

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    Two years ago I volunteered to make the turkey for Thanksgiving instead of my mother-in-law. I bought the turkey and had no clue how to prep or cook it. Then I stumbled across this recipe! SUPER glad I found this! I've been asked to make the turkey ever since and I've had a perfect turkey every time!

    The skin turns a perfect golden brown and the inside stay moist and juicy! I love adding different aromatics and really making this recipe my own. This really is the world's simplest turkey recipe!

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  • on December 23, 2011

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    Hunny is Literally "prepping" the Turkey Now.Fresh,weighs 11.? lbs. Looks the Simpliest of All.We like Aromatics Always inside~Half of Orange&its Juice.Celery,Onion pieces studded w/Cloves.Rub Butter& a mix of Herbs Inside the Cavity.This recipe is Our "Go To" and Never Fails.Gravy is a delicious Mixture of Giblet's redolent Flavours,Broth and equal parts of Butter&Flour.

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  • on December 15, 2011

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    This was the easiest and most delicious Thanksgiving turkey I have ever cooked. My family was truly impressed!

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  • on December 15, 2011

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    Absolutely awesome! Usually I can't get the skin to turn a pretty brown color and still have the meat juicy but this recipe did the trick!!!! will look to this everytime I make turkey

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