How to Cook a Turkey

A tender, moist, and flavorful turkey is a must for any holiday dinner. It might seem like a daunting task, but it is easier than you think! Learn how to cook a turkey with this foolproof step-by-step guide for a stress-free Thanksgiving dinner! When it comes to Thanksgiving, a turkey is the centerpiece of a traditional dinner. It may be intimidating thinking about all your friends and family waiting as you carve into your turkey, wondering if it’s perfectly cooked or not. But not to worry, cooking a turkey is shockingly easy once you get the hang of it! You’ll be in love with how tender the dark meat is without sacrificing juicy white meat.

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[mebyrne]

Yes! I would love for you to do a gravy video! My poor, sainted mother tried so many years to teach how to make gravy and I just never got it. She is in Heaven today for that alone! John, maybe I might be able to comprehend your method.

[pathall]

Used this recipe today and it was the best turkey I’ve ever cooked and I have been cooking turkey for over 40 yrs. My husband doesn’t like rosemary so I mixed in dried thyme, marjoram salt and pepper into the butter that I added to underneath the skin. Not using a rack under the turkey and cooking at 450 for the first 15 minutes….genius!!! I loved the addition of lemon, garlic and onion to the broth. Made for the juiciest turkey we’ve ever had. Better than brined. Thanks so much. I watch all your videos and they are my go to recipes

[bina]

Just wanted to let you know that this weekend, I made your turkey, your dinner rolls and your biscuits. All three were the best I have every made and honestly, the turkey was the best I have ever had! Thank you for sharing your knowledge with us.

[corkscrewfork]

Please do a gravy video!
I'm using things I've learned here for cooking my Thanksgiving Cornish hens, and while I have a general idea of making a gravy, I feel like it can't hurt to get that extra info from a highly trusted source 😸

[Toughmittens]

Thank goodness. I have been watching turkey videos for a couple of days cus I’m making my first one this year and I’m so glad to have one from my most trusted source ❤

[tanyan]

I am back, the best recipe, Thank you AGAIN !!!

[valentinarodoracio]

Brilliant! Thank you so much, I appreciate how you explain step by step instructions .

YES PLEASE ! GRAVEY RECEIPE ! ( did I spell that correctly 🤭🤭) Happy Thanksgiving … Grateful for you ! 🙏

[steppy]

I'm a home cook (never to be confused with a professional!) and this is how I've made my turkey for the past thirty years. So glad I've been doing it right all these years. 😊

[luxaeterna]

I will be attempting this for Christmas, I hope it works out! It looks so gorgeous.

[jellybean]

I tried your recipe for thanksgiving yesterday and oh my gawd did it turn out FANTASTIC! The moistest and flavorful turkey I have ever cooked. The leftovers are to die for.😊 Thank you so much!

[mikeyb.]

Followed your exact directions today....17 pound turkey- without a doubt- the absolute best I ever made. It is possible to make a perfect turkey! Thank you

[bsilva]

This is great John for first timers!! I'm going to make one with confidence after watching this. Thank you!! 🎄 😊👏

[tomdececco]

Great job as always - hope you and your family have a great thanksgiving 🦃🦃

[garycraigart]

I've been making Thanksgiving dinner for over 50 years, often for large groups of friends, but I'm going total Preppy Kitchen this year and following all your recipes. Including the pumpkin pie, with the pumpkins I grew myself. The only one I couldn't find is the turkey gravy recipe. Love your channel, Thanks!!!!

[GirlsHaveCooties]

As we approach Thanksgiving 2023, I would definitely love a gravy video. And since my family loves ham for Christmas, I would also be interested in a “How to cook a ham” video. Love your channel 🌈💜.

[crabionesmargonezz]

can't wait for Thanksgiving! thanks for the video 😀

[jonimaricruz]

Open turkey surgery! The things I learn on on your channel, John! Thank you, happy holidays and best wishes.

[s.m.]

A very successful turkey recipe! I’ve tried several others over the years but this is it. So simple, yet the flavor, texture and color were just right.

[philipberthiaume]

So ppl don't have to look it up: 450f is 230°, 325f is 160°, 165f is 74° and cook time is 22 to 25 minutes per kilo.

[dob]

What would l do without your Thank you for sharing all your secrets. I learn so much from you... You truly are my favorite.... Have a blessed Thanksgiving!