What's the hurry? Slow-roasting is the way to go for an ultra-juicy bird, and a quick crank of the oven up to 500 gives this turkey a nice outer crust before the rest gets cooked.
Method: oven
Time: over 5 hours
Roast Turkey
Roasting a turkey is easier than you would think. With our recipes you can have anything from a traditional Thanksgiving turkey to one with unique flavors everyone will be raving about.
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Slow Roasted Turkey
Dr. Pepper Roast Turkey
Dr. Pepper is the secret ingredient for getting a rich glaze on the turkey. Works great for turkey or chicken.
Method: stovetop, oven
Time: 2-5 hours
Cuban Thanksgiving Turkey
Try a Cuban twist to your turkey this Thanksgiving. The turkey is marinated with a sour orange and garlic mixture. This could be the best turkey you've ever had. Trust us!
Method: oven
Time: over 5 hours
Apple Brined Turkey
A spectacular brine of apple cider, orange juice, and warm spices gives your holiday bird sweet and spiced undertones and keeps it super moist.
Method: oven, stovetop
Time: over 5 hours
Haitian Turkey
This is an all-out turkey, with an overnight marinade in red wine and a dazzling array of herbs and spices that give the bird a tremendous Haitian kick. Totally worth the effort.
Method: oven
Time: over 5 hours
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Roast Turkey With Aromatic Herbs
Made with black pepper, whole turkey, onion, lemon, vegetable oil, dried thyme, dried tarragon, dried rosemary, salt
Method: oven
Time: over 5 hours
Maple Bacon Roast Turkey
Voted the best Thanksgiving turkey ever (by CDKitchen staff). The turkey is covered in slices of bacon and basted with maple syrup while roasting. Heavenly!
Method: oven
Time: 2-5 hours
Roasted Turkey With Venison Sausage Stuffing
Made with kosher salt, water, butter, bread cubes, venison sausage, mushrooms, fresh sage, salt and pepper
Method: oven, stovetop
Time: over 5 hours
Classic Roast Turkey And Homestyle Gravy
Preparing a classic roast turkey doesn't have to be complicated. This recipe emphasizes a no-fuss roasting method accentuated by a gravy that pulls it all...
Method: oven, stovetop
Time: 2-5 hours
Citrus Roast Turkey
Two lemons, two limes and an orange with fresh bunches of sage, marjoram, and thyme add the herbal notes for a uniquely flavored bird.
Method: oven
Time: 2-5 hours
Herb Roast Turkey
The herb roast turkey combines the classic elements of a traditional turkey with the distinct flavors of fresh herbs and aromatic vegetables. This recipe not only promises a moist...
Method: oven
Time: 2-5 hours
German Turkey
Made with soul food seasoning, black pepper, salt, whole turkey, onion, carrot, celery, apple, orange, vegetable oil
Method: oven
Time: over 5 hours
Pineapple Roast Turkey
Made with water, cornstarch, garlic, whole turkey, pineapple, dry white wine, honey, soy sauce, ground ginger, paprika
Method: oven, stovetop
Time: 2-5 hours
Holiday Roasted Turkey With Vegetable Gravy
Made with fresh thyme, fresh tarragon, black pepper, salt, turkey, vegetable oil, fresh herb, butter, onions, carrots
Method: oven
Time: 2-5 hours
Chinese Style Roast Turkey
Made with cilantro, soy sauce, sugar, oyster sauce, five-spice powder, garlic, whole turkey, scallions
Method: oven
Time: 2-5 hours
Orange Bourbon Turkey
Made with orange juice, bourbon, water, salt, molasses, oranges, non-stick cooking spray, all-purpose flour, orange, flat-leaf parsley sprigs
Method: stovetop, oven
Time: over 5 hours
Cinnamon-Honey Glazed Roast Turkey With Honey-Pecan Rice Stuffing
Made with honey, rice, salt, turkey, onion, celery, pecans, raisins, butter or margarine, cinnamon
Method: oven
Time: 2-5 hours
Roast Turkey With Oyster Sauce
Made with mixed herbs, pepper, whole turkey, oysters, milk, butter, flour, salt
Method: stovetop, oven
Time: over 5 hours
Roasted Turkey With Bourbon Glaze
Made with butter, brown sugar, fresh marjoram, lemon peel, bourbon, turkey, salt, black pepper
Method: oven
Time: 2-5 hours
Easy Beginner's Turkey With Stuffing
Made with salt and pepper, whole turkey, dry bread stuffing mix, water, butter, celery, onion, white bread
Method: oven, stovetop
Time: 2-5 hours
Orange And Herb Roasted Turkey
Made with fresh thyme, frozen orange juice concentrate, oil, fresh rosemary, margarine or butter, chicken broth, cornstarch, Candied fruit
Method: stovetop, oven
Time: 2-5 hours
Roasted Mediterranean Turkey With Fennel Olive Stuffing
Made with lemon juice, garlic, dried oregano, olive oil, salt and pepper, white bread, fennel, sweet onion
Method: oven, stovetop
Time: over 5 hours
Roasted Turkey With Lemon Rosemary Butter
Made with salt and pepper, whole turkey, butter, lemon rind, lemon juice, garlic, fresh rosemary
Method: oven
Time: 2-5 hours
Roast Turkey With Grand Marnier Apricot Stuffing
Made with oranges, dried thyme, salt and pepper, dried apricots, grand marnier, butter, celery, yellow onion
Method: oven, stovetop
Time: over 5 hours
Cranberry Orange Stuffed Turkey
Made with celery, onions, salt, black pepper, allspice, whole turkey, orange juice, frozen cranberry-orange sauce
Method: stovetop, oven
Time: over 5 hours
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