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Posted: 2015-11-17T11:01:05Z | Updated: 2023-10-31T15:49:38Z The Best Turkey Recipes For Thanksgiving | HuffPost Life
Roasted, stuffed, brined ... here's how to cook the best bird yet.

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Thanksgiving dinner just would not be complete without a big, beautiful turkey to crown the feast at the table. No matter how many sides there are to choose from or how many cocktails are imbibed beforehand, without a turkey it just doesn’t really feel like Thanksgiving.

If you want to go the easiest route, cook a turkey breast . But if you’re going to make a whole turkey, we’ve gathered some trusted recipes for you to use below.

Whether you choose to brine or not, add spice rubs or just simply stuff  it, here are 14 recipes you need that will make for a deliciously successful Thanksgiving.

And once you’ve roasted your bird, you’ll need to carve it. We’ve got a step-by-step guide with easy-to-follow pictures and instructions from chef Adam Gabriel of Baltimore’s Heritage Smokehouse.

We hope we’ve helped to make your holidays just a bit less stressful. Enjoy!

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Damn Delicious
Easy Thanksgiving Turkey
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Completely Delicious
Dry Brined Roasted Turkey
3
How Sweet Eats
Grilled Turkey
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Cafe Johnsonia
Maple Sage Rubbed Turkey
Get the Maple Sage Rubbed Turkey recipe from Cafe Johnsonia
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How Sweet It Is
Applewood Smoked Turkey
Get the Applewood Smoked Turkey recipe from How Sweet It Is
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Half Baked Harvest
Herb And Butter Roasted Turkey
Get the Herb and Butter Roasted Turkey recipe from Half Baked Harvest
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How Sweet Eats
Butter Drenched and White Wine Roasted Turkey with Perfect Gravy
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Foodie Crush
Buffalo Roasted Turkey
Get the Buffalo Roasted Turkey recipe from Foodie Crush
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The Woks of Life
Classic Roast Turkey
Get the Classic Roast Turkey recipe from The Woks of Life
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Foodie Crush
Herb Butter Rotisserie Turkey
Get the Herb Butter Rotisserie Turkey recipe from Foodie Crush
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A Beautiful Mess
Cranberry And White Wine Brined Turkey
Get the Cranberry And White Wine Brined Turkey recipe from A Beautiful Mess
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Eclectic Recipes
Lemon Rosemary Roast Turkey
Get the Lemon Rosemary Roast Turkey recipe from Eclectic Recipes
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Annie's Eats
Roast Turkey With Herb Compound Butter
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Adventures in Cooking
Roast Turkey With Pears And Sage
Get the Roast Turkey with Pears & Sage recipe from Adventures in Cooking

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The Best Roasting Pans To Buy For Your Thanksgiving Turkey And Beyond
Cuisinart MultiClad Pro tri-ply stainless 16-inch roaster(01 of07)
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This roasting pan is winner for both America's Test Kitchen and Wirecutter . ATK noted that it seared meat without buckling or burning and gave veggies an even, golden-brown crust, while its flat bottom aided with deglazing. Wirecutter said it cooked more evenly than others in its price range, noting it could handle a 20-pound turkey. "We cant find another roasting pan that can sear as well on the stove and roast as evenly in the oven for under $100," its testers reported. (credit:Amazon)
Viking 16-inch culinary roaster with two-piece carving set(02 of07)
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ATK lists Viking's 16-inch tri-ply roaster among its recommendations, noting that although their pan is heavier than some others, it's also "handsome" and "durable." This version at Amazon, which can handle a turkey up to 25 pounds, comes with a matching carving knife and serving fork. (credit:Amazon)
Cooks Standard 16-inch stainless steel roaster(03 of07)
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This pan in the 14-inch size was America's Test Kitchen's "best buy" pick for small roasters with racks, but it no longer available. But this 16-inch size is made of the same materials, only two inches bigger, and may be all smaller households need (and prove to be a more versatile size year-round). Testers noted that although not made with tri-ply, the 14-inch model was thick enough to still retain and control heat well. (credit:Amazon)
All-Clad HA1 hard-anodized nonstick roaster and rack(04 of07)
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Consider this an expert pick by Amazon buyers, because this All-Clad hard-anodized nonstick roaster has an impressive 4.8-star rating from users and it's on sale right now as an early Black Friday deal. The 16-inch size is perfect for family-sized birds and vegetables, and the sleek, curved roaster has tall straight sides and double-riveted handles to make it both chic and heavy-duty, with all the quality you expect from All-Clad. It's oven-safe to 500 degrees and works with any stovetop, including induction. (credit:Amazon)
Le Creuset stainless steel 14-inch roasting pan(05 of07)
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This was an ATK winning recommendation for small roasting pans, based on the way it turned out "beautiful" browned food. The body is tri-ply, the V-shaped rack is nonstick, and unlike some others, this roaster works on induction cooktops. The smaller size will be versatile year-round. (credit:Amazon)
All-Clad stainless steel flared roasting pan(06 of07)
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The top performer in Wirecutter's tests , both in the oven and on the stovetop, is this premium roaster that's exclusive to Williams Sonoma. Testers praised it for producing the most golden, crispy skin and for the low, flared sides helping to disperse heat evenly. Some cooks prefer the flat rack, too, since it can be a bit more versatile for other cuts of meat. The only catch is that it's more expensive than others, leading Wirecutter to name it their "upgrade" pick. (credit:Williams Sonoma)
A nonstick roasting rack to use with a rimmed baking sheet(07 of07)
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If you don't have the budget or space for a roaster, don't panic: We've even roasted a turkey on rolled-up aluminum foil in a pinch. A better option, as Serious Eats points out , is to buy a rack like this one to use with a rimmed baking sheet you already have in your kitchen. Just be very, very careful when you're moving your bird to and from the oven, especially if you've got hot juices sloshing near the rim of your pan. (credit:Amazon)

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