Guaranteed Easy Juicy Crispy Roast Turkey Recipe

Tip 1: I make this the day before for the fresh sage flavor to infuse into the butter. By Kerry Gold Soft butter for this process. Because it’s soft it also has olive oil which enhances the browning of the skin and adds flavor and moisture.

Tip 2: Also, I use Kerry Gold Irish butter for cooking and baking. This product makes a HUGE difference in my opinion.

Prepping The Turkey Meat The Night Before

Step 4: Prep Turkey The Night Before For A Juicy Turkey

Doing this step has given me the best results for a moist and golden brown turkey every time. Next step, sprinkle the whole bird liberally with kosher salt and black pepper. Also, make sure to salt and pepper inside the cavity. Put the turkey back in the refrigerator overnight. This will remove the moisture from the skin and ensure a juicy roast turkey with great skin.

Getting The Turkey Ready For The Roasting Process

Step 5: Add Roasting Rack To The Bottom Of The Roasting Pan

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees f. Add fresh herbs to the cavity such as sage, thyme, and a sprig of rosemary. This year for the big day I added fresh thyme.

Then for the last 30 minutes of roasting time, turn the oven up to 400 degrees.

The best way to get a moist turkey and crispier skin is to allow the turkey to warm up a bit before roasting. I usually let it sit at room temperature for 30 minutes.

Meanwhile, add 2 tablespoons of olive oil to 2 tablespoons of melted butter and mix together.

Use a knife and carefully put a slice between the turkey breast meat and the skin. Add the sage butter mixture under the skin. As I said above, this will flavor and help the white meat remain juicy.

Next, use a pastry brush or hands and add the oil and butter mixture to the entire outside of the turkey.

Make sure to cover the wings and legs well. Make sure to cover the top of the turkey well with this mixture too as I said to keep moisture in the turkey.

Then, sprinkle the outside of the turkey with sage turkey rub seasonings.

Tip 3: Will the extra olive oil and the oil in the butter be too much? Absolutely not. It will add to the meat being moist and the crispy skin!

Adding Chicken Stock To The Roasting Pan

Step 6: Adding Chicken Stock To The Bottom Of The Pan

We add the stock to the bottom of the pan with a little bit of sweet white wine. This adds even more moisture to the turkey.

Also, our roasting pan should never get dry or it can ruin the pan so keep this in mind during the cooking time.

Tip 4: I add Riesling wine or Verde Italian Champagne. Why, this adds a bit of sweetness to my turkey!

Best Turkey Recipe And Turkey Gravy

Step 7: Adding Pan Juices To The Gravy

Now I’m going to share another secret, I don’t make my gravy.

Honestly, this is where I take an easy shortcut. I purchase a Williams Sonoma turkey gravy base. It tastes amazing and the only thing I need to do is add milk and turkey pan drippings, simmer and it makes this turkey even more perfect.

As I’m making the turkey gravy, I get out the cutting board and make sure to get my side dishes hot and ready to serve.

During this, I also make sure the turkey rests for a minimum of 15 minutes. Here’s a neat tip, I add butcher paper under the cutting board to keep cleaning up easier after slicing the turkey. It catches any excess juices and helps keep the counter cleaner.

The very last thing I do is take out the cranberry sauce and we have the best turkey for our Thanksgiving dinner with our family!

By the way, these are easy-to-make dessert recipes that work well with a filling turkey dinner.

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