Thanksgiving Turkey Tips?

NorthMinnesota
Wed, 07 Oct 2009 10:20:23 +0000

I use an old Bon Appetit recipe for roasting a turkey. It involves mixing softened butter with whatever fresh herbs you like…sage, rosemary, thyme, tarragon, etc and then inserting(by hand) under skin over the breast meat. Then tie together sprigs of the herbs and insert into buttered cavity. You can rub melted butter or EVOO over entire bird. I like to use the oven bags because it locks in the moisture, seems to cook quicker and eliminates mess! I am thinking of trying the dry brine this year since it is the “new” thing and getting so much buzz.