If turkey is the centerpiece of your Thanksgiving menu, you'll want to try one of our best Thanksgiving turkey recipes of all time. These top-rated, 5-star recipes range from traditional roasted turkey to deep-fried turkey, smoked turkey, spatchcock turkey, brined turkey, and German-inspired bacon-wrapped turkey. They're all so good, it's going to be hard to pick just one. Scroll through to find the perfect bird for your Thanksgiving feast.
Ingredients
- 1 turkey (Cook time and servings change with turkey pounds.)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 325°F
- Roast uncovered for roughly 14 to 20 minutes per pound (generally 1.5 to 2 hours total for a 3 to 7 lb breast), basting with pan juices once or twice if desired.
- Transfer the turkey to a cutting board, cover it loosely with an aluminum foil tent, and let it rest for 10 to 15 minutes. The internal temperature will rise to the safe standard of 165°F before you slice and serve