You guys, Turkey Day is almost here! If you’re still looking for the perfect bird and the easiest, most delicious gravy, look no further–these are our tried and true recipes that can’t be beaten!
Seriously. The turkey is brined, slathered in herb and garlic butter, injected with savory goodness, and roasted. And foolproof. And this gravy is the joy that makes life complete.
Both of these recipes have quite a few comments, so if you have questions, leave them on this post because there’s a greater chance they won’t slip through the cracks! And if you’re still looking for some more Thanksgiving inspiration, poke around in the recipes below and see if any of them grab your fancy!
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Grace, you can use arrowroot powder – its a thickener but its gluten free. Check it out at a health food store. This is a bit late, but maybe you can use it next year!
OK, my turkey is in the oven but it was a frustrating process getting it there. When I would try to rub the sage butter under the skin the butter would solidify (because of the cold turkey I’m guessing) and stick to my hands so I just ended up with hunks of sage butter under the skin. Same problem when I tried to rub the sage butter on the skin so I tried melting the butter & rubbing/pouring it on, but same problem. It would solidify & just fall off the skin in hunks. When I injected it, the butter/garlic/broth mixture would just come shooting back out at me or bubble up just under the skin. I’m sure it will still turn out delicious, but is this normal? Did I do something wrong?
your pumpkin cheesecake is a thanksgiving tradition in my home 🙂 we love it!
I want to make your cranberry sauce. What size bag did you use in your recipe? I bought a big bag from Costco and I doubt you used that much! 🙂
Thank you for your help and recipes! My question- should I make slits on the BOTTOM of the oven bag? I saw someone mention that in the old comments that it’s important to do that so that the juices drain out…what do you recommend? Thanks =)
For the last 2 Thanksgiving feasts, I’ve been basking in the glory of Turkey Queen! All thanks to your recipe! For the brining process, we used brining bags(they were by the oven bags). So no bucket and cleanup after. Just brine in this big ole bag and toss it when done. We were always ham people until your turkey recipe came along. THANK YOU!
Okay, so what if your turkey-loving husband already bought a 20-pound turkey? Sigh. Any saving this?
Perhaps this question is already in the other comments but I don’t have time to read through them all. If you’re cooking extra bone-in breast do you cook it at the same time as the whole turkey? Would it all fit? I have 12 adults and 7 children coming to Thanksgiving dinner and I’m worried a 14 lb turkey won’t be enough.
I’m a HUGE fan of the bag method! I’ve always gotten a Butterball (already brined) and used the bag and had rave reviews. Then last year someone gave us a “farm fresh” bird and I made it the same way without brining. Not as flavorful–definitely needs to be brined!! Butterball in Bag for the win!!!
Made your turkey last year for my in-laws and it was a HIT with a crowd of 50+ (actually made two of them 🙂 Was so excited to share it with my side of the family this year, but they were too nervous to “try a new recipe” for Thanksgiving, so they planned the menu and made assignments while I was out of town 🙁 I was totally bummed, so I think I’m going to treat my own littles and I to a smaller, bone-in turkey breast version that you posted about for Christmas…that way we can at least have a good turkey sometime this year! Plus, I make what we call “Turkey Whirls” with the leftovers…yum so excited!
I know that good gravy needs flour to thicken, but I have gluten-free family members coming for the holidays. Any tips on how to switch out the wheat flour for gluten-free flours or cornstarch?
I made this turkey three years ago when I hosted and looking forward to making it again this year. It is by far the BEST Thanksgiving turkey I have ever had and not only that- actually fun to make and present. The house smelled good for days after I made it. Thanks for all you do!
Your gravy recipe looks awesome but it won’t stay on the page long enough to read it, unfortunately. The page keeps switching to an ad for SodaStream and then back and forth repeatedly. 🙁
Ugh, I’m sorry–we’ll get that taken down ASAP.
Seriously, you are not kidding… it is the BEST Thanksgiving Turkey! I have tried every method for Turkeys… deep frying, doing a brine, slathering in butter, covering with cheesecloth and your method is the best. I did it 3 years ago and my family raved about it for weeks. Then the next Thanksgiving my family asked, “Are you going to make the Delicious Turkey Again?” So that is what it has been called in our house and now I don’t mess with the method, just follow your recipe!
I can`t find this recipe anywhere. Shows picture, & comments only. Perfect thanksgiving turkey and gravy recipe. HELP!! Our Best Bites.
Are you looking for the Turkey recipe? Here you go!
I’m always on the hunt for new turkey and gravy recipes! I love to experiment…will have to give these a try 🙂