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88 comments
- Caitlin
Hi! Long time listener, first time caller. Are the drum sticks the only bits you cover in foil? We’ve always covered our turkey with foil for baking but we’ll try anything for ours to look like this one.
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- tatyanaseverydayfood
Hi! 🙂 For the first 2 1/2 hours, I cover just the drumsticks. Once the turkey is nice and golden, I tent it with foil for the remainder of the time
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- Anna
Hi Tatyana!
I have never cooked a whole roasted turkey in my life, but my mother-in-law just asked me to make one for this Thanksgiving dinner :)) Of course, I said YES. So I found your recipe and I think I will go with it. It looks yummy and very festive. I am excited and both intimidated.. any advice to a first time turkey cook? Also I have a question about a tray to use – it is a roaster with a rack in your video – will a regular tray work? Or it is better to use something like yours?
Thank you for your help!
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- tatyanaseverydayfood
Hi! Good luck with your first turkey – I know the first one is always the scariest! A regular tray will work if you don’t have a roasting pan like the one I used! Use my timing chart to determine the baking time based on the size of your turkey. I recommend tenting/covering the turkey with foil after about 2 – 2 1/2 hours, or once it reaches a nice, golden brown color. Covering with foil will prevent it from getting too dark. Other than that, enjoy! 🙂
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- Marina
Hi! I was wondering if you put the turkey in brine first? Thank you!
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- tatyanaseverydayfood
Not the one I used for this recipe, but you can definitely brine the day before. I’ve tried both brining and a combination of brine and this recipe and they were identical… 🙂
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- Girly
Thank you so much for your wonderful turkey recipe
It was my very first time to cook turkey and your recipe did not disappoint me. I followed every single step ?
My family and friends really enjoyed it!
Happy thanksgiving!- Reply
- tatyanaseverydayfood
Wonderful! So glad you enjoyed the recipe! Happy Thanksgiving! 🙂
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- Mckenzie
Hi! In the ingredients it states a 8-10 pound turkey. If I am making a 20 pound turkey do I need to double any ingredients? Or will everything, aside from cook time, remain the same?
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- tatyanaseverydayfood
Hi! Yes, if you have a larger turkey, you’ll need to increase the ingredients. I would double them for a 20 pound bird. And follow my cooking chart for the timing. Enjoy! 🙂
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- Jack
Hello! Do you have any advice for doing this recipe for a 6+ pound turkey breast instead of a whole turkey?
Thanks!
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- tatyanaseverydayfood
Hi! You can use the same ingredients – the garlic butter spread and the stuffing. Make sure to coat the turkey breast well and layer the citrus, onion and garlic into the roasting pan and add a bit of chicken broth. Bake until the turkey breast is done, internal temperature needs to be 165F. Make sure to bast the turkey with the juices 🙂
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- Jessica
Hi can I season the turkey the night before?
Can’t wait to try this recipe!
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- tatyanaseverydayfood
Absolutely! I’ll be doing the same 🙂 Happy Thanksgiving!
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- Tina
Hi,
Your recipe looks really good. This is my first time cooking a Turkey. I bought an injecting marinate (Garlic Herb flavor). Can I use this recipe but also use the marinate Turkey overnight? I am really overwhelmed with all the suggestions. Would greatly appreciate your input.
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- tatyanaseverydayfood
Hi Tina! Cooking your first turkey can be overwhelming! You can definitely marinate the turkey overnight, then use this recipe when you’re ready to put it into the oven. Just pat it dry before applying the butter so it sticks better. Good luck! 🙂
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- Tina
Thank you for your reply, Turkey was delicious and everyone loved it. THANK YOU. Hope you are having a great Thanksgiving also. 🙂
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- Cynthia
How much ground black pepper does the recipe require? It doesn’t say on the ingredients list. Also, can I cook this turkey in an oven bag? Thank you.
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- tatyanaseverydayfood
Hi! Sorry about the confusion. I didn’t add any but feel free to add some, about 1 tsp 🙂
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- Rebecca
Hi your turkey recipe turned out great for my first turkey!! I would suggest putting into the recipe tenting the turkey once its golden as I missed this step until I was leaving my review. Still turned out great just a tad dark. Thanks so much. Happy holidays!!
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- tatyanaseverydayfood
I’m so glad you were able to enjoy the turkey even with the small hiccup! Happy holidays!
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- Jessica
I have made quite a few turkeys and this recipe by far was the best. Thank you so much for sharing. My turkey was absolutely delicious!!
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- tatyanaseverydayfood
I’m so glad to hear that! 🙂 Hope you had a wonderful Thanksgiving!
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- Zeinab
Hi Tatyana!
I will be using this recipe to cook my first turkey this christmas! However I still have a few questions:
Can I season (herbed butter part) and stuff the turkey (citrus, orange, shallots etc.) the day before and leave it covered in the fridge? Or can I only season it and is it better to stuff it right before cooking? Can I place potatoes and other vegetables under/next to the turkey or will these get to soft/burned because of the long cooking time? And lastly do you use a fan forced setting or a conventional setting for your oven?
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- tatyanaseverydayfood
Hi! I hope you enjoy the recipe! Yes, you can definitely get the turkey seasoned and stuffed the night before; that will save you some time in the morning! I would add the potatoes and veggies about half way through baking and they should be fine. I use a regular oven, no forced fan. Once the turkey is nicely browned, you can tent it with foil to prevent it from getting too dark. Happy holidays!
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- GRACE LUNARDELLI
I made this turkey for the first time last year and it was a hit it was my first time making a turkey LOL, my question is can I season the turkey the night before? And if so should I rub some more butter on it the day of? Thank you so much for sharing your recipe
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- tatyanaseverydayfood
Hi Grace! I’m so glad you enjoyed the turkey last year! You can absolutely prepare the turkey the night before to save time in the morning. I recommend applying the butter and stuffing it exactly like in my video recipe and placing it into the refrigerator. Enjoy and Happy Thanksgiving! 🙂
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- Oscar Camejo
Thanks. This is a great recipe, which I used today. I finished way too early before the family eats. It’s just after 12pm and we won’t gather until 4pm.
Any suggestions for keeping the turkey moist until later? It’s sitting on the stove in the oven bag I used and baking pan, still in it’s juices. I baste it every so often.
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- tatyanaseverydayfood
Hi Oscar! Sorry for the late reply! Hope everyone enjoyed it! 🙂
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- Gaby
Hello!
I’m hosting a Friendsgiving this year and was planning on using a different recipe other than my mom’s and I found yours which looks really yummy! When cooking this turkey what do you think about using an oven bag to help it retain even MORE moisture? If you believe I can use it how would you recommend I incorporate it to the recipe and cooking time? Could I start baking it with the oven bag on then half way though open the bag up to allow it to brown and for basting? First time making it a different way that my mom’s and I would love for it to be as close a perfect as can be!Thanks!
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- tatyanaseverydayfood
Hi! You’re going to love this recipe!! It’s been a huge hit with everyone! I actually don’t recommend using an oven bag. It won’t let the turkey turn a beautiful golden color and this recipe keeps the turkey very moist! Opening the bag half way through would definitely be a better idea! You’re going to love it!
Enjoy!
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- Alysha Di Perna
Hey! I am going to be trying this turkey for thanksgiving and I a mreally excited! Is there a way to make stuffing inside the turkey or are your ingredients just for the flavouring of the turkey itself? any tips would be great!
Thanks!
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- tatyanaseverydayfood
Hi Alysha! You’re going to love this recipe! The stuffing for this recipe is for the flavorings only. However, you can use the turkey drippings from the roasting pan to add flavor to a separate stuffing recipe. Hope that makes sense! Enjoy!
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- Regina Divine
I have chosen your recipe for this Thanksgiving. One question though, do you brine your turkey?
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- tatyanaseverydayfood
You’re going to love this recipe! 🙂 It’s a family favorite! I’ve had this recipe both ways – brined and not brined. They’re both delicious! I personally love to brine my turkey since it adds a little more of that ham-like flavor. I have my brine recipe here: https://tatyanaseverydayfood.com/apple-cider-turkey-brine/
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- Sarah
Hi 👋 was wondering if you used fine or coarse salt for this recipe. Thank you 😊
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- tatyanaseverydayfood
Hi! Both will work great for this recipe. While I usually use coarse sea salt for meat, I find that regular or fine sea salt blends with the butter better. Enjoy!
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- hassen
thank you for sharing.it’s delicious 🤤.i’m going to make it.
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- tatyanaseverydayfood
You’re very welcome! Enjoy! 🙂
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- Eva
Would it be ok to substitute the shallot for
a regular onion? I hardly ever cook with shallots. BTW- this is my first time cooking the Turkey for the family. Excited and nervous.- Reply
- tatyanaseverydayfood
Yes! Regular onion will work perfectly here, too! Hope you enjoy the recipe and Happy Thanksgiving!
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- Diana
Hi can I prep the turkey 4-5 days prior and leave in refrigerator? Should I wrap with tin foil
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- tatyanaseverydayfood
Hi Diana! Do you mean roast it ahead of time or season it? I recommend seasoning it no more than 2 or 3 days ahead of time and keeping it covered with plastic wrap. Enjoy!
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- Jenny
I am so happy I came across this recipe, I will be hosting Thanksgiving and will definitely use this! Quick question, do you use regular salt, or sea salt,for the garlic butter spread? I feel that regular salt is more “salty” if that makes sense. Please let me know and thank you in advance.
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- tatyanaseverydayfood
I’m so glad you found my recipe! I usually use sea salt in my kitchen. I totally get you, I do feel that regular salt is more salty! Hope you have a wonderful Thanksgiving!
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- Tasha
When you say prep roasting pan does that mean take roasting pan out just so its there or am I supposed to add something to it like water and if so how much my turkey is about 20lbs
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- tatyanaseverydayfood
Sorry for the confusion! Just have the roasting pan out and ready to be used. You’ll add some chicken broth later in the recipe.
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- Jenny
Hi there! Will the seasonings work for a roast chicken instead of turkey? Not a lot of turkey lovers in my family.
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- tatyanaseverydayfood
Yes! This will be amazing for chicken, too! Enjoy and Happy Thanksgiving!
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- MARIA D PRECIADO
Hello , my turkey weight 17.lb48oz how many hours in the oven? Please.
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- tatyanaseverydayfood
Hi Maria! You’ll need to roast the turkey for about 4 hours, plus or minus 10 minutes. Make sure to use a thermometer and insert into the thickest part of the turkey; the temperature should reach 165F.
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- NICOLE JENSEN
Everyone who ate Thanksgiving dinner at my house told me this was the best turkey they ever had! Thanks for this amazing recipe!
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- tatyanaseverydayfood
You’re very welcome! I’m so happy everyone loved the recipe! Happy Thanksgiving!
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- Innesa
Amazing !
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- tatyanaseverydayfood
I’m so happy you enjoyed the recipe! 🙂
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- Jackie
Best Turkey we’ve ever made! Used a hair dryer to get the bird good and dry so the butter mixture would stick to the skin!
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- tatyanaseverydayfood
What a great idea!! 🙂 I’m so happy you enjoyed the recipe!
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- Amanda Peterson
I made my first turkey this weekend for thanksgiving and it was moist and flavorful!
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- tatyanaseverydayfood
I’m so happy you enjoyed this recipe!! Happy holidays!
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- ariela ramirez
the best!First time making a turkey and it was so good! everyone loved it! we also did the brine recipe, the mashed potatoes, and the gravy recipes and all were a hit! thank you!
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- tatyanaseverydayfood
You’re very welcome!! 🙂 I’m so happy everyone loved the turkey!
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- Rena
Hi Taty,
I was wondering how I would adjust the temperature and cooking time if I was using this recipe for a whole chicken?- Reply
- tatyanaseverydayfood
Hi Rena! You’ll want to use the same oven temperature (350F) and roast the chicken to the same internal temperature (165F). To calculate the roasting time, use this method: 20 minutes per pound, plus 15 minutes. Enjoy!
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- Michael
Great recipe. What a great addition to our heart warming winter meal. Many thanks.
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- tatyanaseverydayfood
You’re very welcome! I’m so happy you enjoyed this recipe!
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- Joe Moreira
I’m doing this recipe for 4 years now. Amazing Christmas turkey and gravy
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- tatyanaseverydayfood
That’s so wonderful to hear! I’m so glad you love the recipe! 🙂
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- Chris & Donna
Absolutely our Go-To Turkey Recipe for the last 3 years. Turns out amazing every time! Thanks again!
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- tatyanaseverydayfood
You’re very welcome! I’m so glad you enjoy this recipe!
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- Nell
Can I use vegetable broth instead of chicken broth?
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- tatyanaseverydayfood
Hi! Yes, vegetable broth will work great, too. Enjoy!
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- Anna
My turkey comes pre-brined. Would you reduce the amount of salt if that lady the case or keep it the same?
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- tatyanaseverydayfood
Hi Anna! I brine my turkey, too but I don’t reduce the salt amount. However, since it’s store brined, I would reduce the salt a little bit. It’s easier to add salt later! Enjoy!
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- Jessica
I found your recipe and would love to give it a try. Is there anything different you need to do to cook it in a turkey cooker? That’s usually what I use to cook my turkey.
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- tatyanaseverydayfood
Hi Jessica! No need to change the ingredients for a cooker. I’m not sure how you would need to adjust the timing though. Enjoy!
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- Samantha
I love this recipe! I’ve used it for the past 3 years and my family absolutely loves it.
This year I won’t have access to an oven. Do you have any suggestions on how to convert the oven cooking time for a crock pot?- Reply
- tatyanaseverydayfood
Hi Samantha! That’s so wonderful to hear! I’m very glad you’ve been enjoying my recipe! I did a quick search online and it looks like you can cook the turkey in a crock pot, too! You won’t need to change the seasonings, just add about 1/2 cup of chicken broth instead of 1 cup. Enjoy and have a great Thanksgiving!
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- Jennifer
Making this turkey this thanksgiving!! One question… is the garlic just for stuffing the bird or do I mince and add to the butter? Thank you in advance!!
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- tatyanaseverydayfood
Hi Jennifer! I hope you love it, I’ll be making it again this year, too! The garlic is for the stuffing; I like to use garlic powder in the butter spread since it doesn’t burn. Enjoy!
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- Gina
Hi! Do you keep the twine on while the Turkey is in the oven? Thanks!
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- tatyanaseverydayfood
Hi Gina! Yes, you’ll want to keep the twine on throughout the roasting and resting stages. I remove it when I’m ready to carve the turkey. Enjoy and Happy Thanksgiving!
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- Jay
when and where do you put the 15-20 cloves of garlic?
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- tatyanaseverydayfood
Hi Jay! You’ll want to use the whole garlic cloves as the stuffing for the turkey, along with the fresh herbs and citrus. Enjoy!
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- Caroline
Hi. I was not aware that my turkey was pre-brined. I used the 2 tablespoons of salt for the herb butter according to your recipe. Will the turkey turn out too salty?? Thanks
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- tatyanaseverydayfood
Hi Caroline! Not to worry, I brine my turkey also before applying the spread. It won’t be too salty. Enjoy!
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- Elke
It asks for 2 table spoons of Salt.
Is that for inside of the Turkey or in the Butter spread for under the skin?
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- tatyanaseverydayfood
Hi! I use it for the butter spread. You’ll need additional salt for the inside. Enjoy!
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- Melinda
I made this recipe for Thanksgiving and I’m making it again for Christmas- it’s that good!!
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