Easiest Thanksgiving Turkey Ever | 12 Tips for Easy Roast Turkey

Thanksgiving turkey is arguably the most important part of this holiday meal. So, the pressure is on that it is made to be perfect. Nicole shows us how to purchase, thaw, prep, cook, and carve your Thanksgiving turkey the right way. Plus, she even gives us her recipe for a quick and easy turkey gravy that’s packed with flavor! Whether you’re a first-time turkey baker or a seasoned pro, you’re sure to impress with these 12 turkey tips.

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0:00 Introduction
0:08 How to buy a turkey
0:33 Fresh or Frozen turkey?
0:54 How to thaw a turkey
2:06 How to tell if your turkey has gone bad
2:17 How to brine a turkey
2:46 Wet Brining vs Dry Brining
5:02 How to prep a turkey
7:23 Use a thermometer
8:16 How to cook a turkey
8:54 How to make gravy
10:23 How to carve a turkey
11:40 How to plate a turkey

Making Gravy

While the turkey is roasting, Nicole simmers the giblets and the neck to make a broth, which she uses to make gravy. (Note: Many cooks prefer to omit the liver.) She also incorporates the juices from the roasted turkey to capture that freshly roasted flavor.

Nicole's first step to making gravy is to cook flour and butter together to make a roux. This will thicken and flavor the broth, turning it into gravy.

Melt 2 tablespoons butter in a large saucepan over medium heat and add 2 tablespoons melted fat from the turkey pan. When butter and fat are melted and bubbly, whisk in a half cup of all-purpose flour. Cook for three to five minutes or more, or until the mixture smells toasty and is a little brown.
Whisk in the broth and let it simmer to thicken.

Nicole also heats the roasting pan in the oven to make it easier to deglaze the pan so she can use the pan drippings in the gravy. When the pan is hot, she deglazes it by pouring in enough wine or other liquid so the roasted bits on the surface can be scraped up with a spatula. Strain out the solids and she's got liquid gold to whisk into the gravy.


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[JameyReads]

This is my go to turkey roasting recipe. This will be my second year using it. So helpful! Thank you

[cbraswell]

Thanks for all the helpful information on cooking turkey. You make all the methods look easy. I really enjoy your videos. I still remember your grandmother in one of your videos.

[sharonc]

Bought two turkeys for my bubble family feast and my husbands bubble family feast.
Bubble up now and enjoy Thanksgiving all in!!!!

[techman]

Love this detailed explanation! Definitely learned a lot!

[changshouse]

wow, looks so delicious!. Thank you so much!

[myjoyfulheart]

Thanks for a great video. It helps me a lot

[therobster]

This a very informative and warm video. The pace is perfect. Every basic panoramic aspect is touched upon. Humor was warm and we'll seasoned. I suppose I had better subscribe. Thank you, guys!!

[ironicallygenerationmillennial]

Happy Thanksgiving! This is my go to video!! 🎉

[helencostello]

Love the way you explained everything. I think your amazing. Love your voice. To

[AudreyxEdits]

Thanks so much I am having thanksgiving at my house this year because of COVID-19 and my mom has to cook a thanksgiving dinner now we can cook the first course a turkey 🦃

[huntergreene]

Awesome! This helps with my Thanksgiving Turkey prep!

[nate]

You did that. I felt like I was in a cooking

[collettephillips]

I make my turkey pretty much the same way you prefer. I’m on the fence about doing something like maybe turkey enchiladas for the main instead this year. Idk. We’ll see how The Spirit moves me. 😂

[fallenangel]

We were 3 people 1 big dog and i would make a 19-22lb turkey just for the leftovers, all that you can make w the turkey….in summer time would make one but would put Italian spices under skin w butter and on the skin and serve it up w pasta or potato salad….turkey sandwiches and salads oh my….lol

[midlifemom]

Perfect tutorial. Can u dry brine while turkey still thawing in fridge? This will be a covid safe holiday without our extended family ☹️. Because my mom in law has always roasted the turkey, husband will now prepare turkey for the first time for our family of 4. Wish us luck!😊

[kevinmelton]

She left out one important detail. After turning down the heat, what temp do you set it?

[Lifestyle]

First❤
Have a beautiful weekend everyone
Sending lots of love😊

[WARRIORofHARDCORE]

I spatchcock and leave only wing/leg bones. A fast cook doesn't need brines or basting

[jumanainthekitchen]

WOW it looks amazing! Thank you for always sharing great recipes that are easy to follow and delicious. You’ve inspired me to start my own channel and I would appreciate it if you guys could check it out. Have a great day🌷

[googo]

THAT ROASTED BIRD, WAS A SWAP OUT. MISSING THE WING TIPS AND ALSO, DIFFERENT LEAVE IN THERMOMETER.