Roasted Thanksgiving Turkey Recipes

“For you new cooks or those who have not used a roasting bag, this is a no-fail method and you do not have to baste the turkey during the cooking. You new brides can produce a beautiful bird this way. I have been using this method since the bags first came out over 20 years ago.” – Nell

“I have been trying to find a good turkey recipe for years. Over the past two years, I have tried several that had the potential but still not quite to our liking. This year, I took some basic ideas for seasoning a turkey and keeping it moist and created the following recipe. At our family gathering, this was a major hit. Absolutely no turkey leftovers! I was not happy about that since it was the tastiest, most moist turkey I have ever made.” – Linda

“If you think you can’t cook a turkey or your bird always comes out dry, this recipe is for you. I have taken my no-fail method for cooking my turkey and added a few holiday flavors to make it my entry for the Thanksgiving main dish contest. When I say no fail, I mean no fail. It comes out beautiful and juicy EVERY time.” – Christine

“The turkey comes out perfect every time. My family loves how I do a bird, and we have turkey more than once a year. Juicy, tender, mouth-watering meat, white and dark meat alike. Very easy to prepare because like that old infomercial says, you set it and forget it.” – Joeyjoan

“No more dry, overcooked turkey! This method may not produce the photo-perfect brown skin shown on the Butterball commercials, but it will guarantee the juiciest, most flavorful turkey you’ve ever served. With excellent drippings for your gravy and noodles as well.” – Rhonda

“Basted with a simple glaze, this wonderfully moist and tender turkey bakes to a lovely golden brown. Make it the centerpiece of your holiday table; guests will be glad you did.” – Jamallah

“This is my holiday roast turkey. It is so flavorful and moist. My family loves the infusion of fruit and herb flavor. I know it’s a little unconventional to use chicken broth, but I think it enhances the flavor without taking away the natural flavor of the turkey.” – Tammy

“This is the roasted turkey recipe that I have always used for Thanksgiving Day.” – Dene

“This is a neat shortcut for busy cooks! The finished product reminds me of the great turkey dinners my grandmother prepared when I was a kid. For me, that’s the ultimate endorsement.” – Patricia

“A very easy, yummy, and moist turkey with a hint of fall.” – Sherry

“For years I’ve been roasting all my turkeys in those oven-cooking bags. I can roast a whole turkey in less than 3 hours. I just can’t imagine cooking a turkey any other way. Plus the pan drippings from the turkey make the most wonderful tasting gravy.” – Cindi Marie

“I love chestnut stuffing for the added sweetness chestnuts bring. What I’ve always hated about stuffing the bird, though, was that it seemed that by the time the stuffing was cooked and safe to eat, the meat would be a bit dry. I could dirty another baking dish and cook the stuffing outside the bird, but I could do without the crust that formed. I came up with a few solutions this year and the result was amazing!” – Kami

“I ran across this recipe a few years back from my local grocery store. I was very skeptical that one could cook an entire turkey (regardless of size) in about 2 hours and have it edible. Well, not only does this actually work, it produces the BEST roasted turkey I’ve had to date. No more getting up at 4 a.m. to start the holiday turkey, NO MORE BASTING. It’s so incredibly fast and easy.” – Torrey

“A simple herb roasted turkey breast that makes a great Thanksgiving meal for a small gathering.” – Kevin