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From start to finish, we'll help you cook and serve the perfect Thanksgiving turkey. First get tips for buying, handling, and thawing a turkey, then follow our foolproof instructions for roasting a turkey. Want to try something new? Try one of our top Thanksgiving turkey rubs or check out shortcut ways to cook a turkey. After Thanksgiving is over, we've got fresh ideas for ways to use leftover turkey.
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How to Defrost a Turkey in Time for the Feast
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Leftover Turkey Pho
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Roast Turkey, 8- 10-Pound
Roast Turkey, 8-10 Pounds
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Perfect Turkey Gravy
How to Make Turkey Gravy That's Lump-Free and Full of Flavor
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Exactly How Much Turkey Do I Need to Feed the Family?
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How to Carve a Turkey for a Picture-Perfect Thanksgiving
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Cooking Turkey 101: How to Prep and Cook a Bird for Thanksgiving
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18 Leftover Turkey Recipes for Amazing Post-Thanksgiving Meals
Our Classic Roast Turkey
How to Stuff and Roast a Turkey Like a Pro
BBQ Spice-Rubbed Turkey Breast
How to Cook Turkey Breast 3 Ways, According to Our Test Kitchen Experts
Herb Garden
6 Flavor-Packed Gravies That Start with the Canned Stuff
Herb-Rubbed Turkey with Pear Stuffing
Host an Old-Fashioned Thanksgiving Dinner Just Like Grandma Did
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This is the Safe Internal Temperature for Turkey
Apple Cider- and Ginger-Brined Turkey
How Long to Brine a Turkey and Other Secrets for a Perfect Bird
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How to Roast a Standout Turkey for Thanksgiving
Classic Roast Turkey with Stuffing on platter with rosemary and citrus, bowl of cranberry sauce in background
How to Make Stuffing That'll Win Thanksgiving