When it comes to Thanksgiving, turkey is known to be one of the most fundamental and important dishes to have on the table. While turkeys are of great importance to the Thanksgiving dinner, they can also be quite complex to cook. Sometimes the turkey can end up being too dry if not cooked properly and that can put a real damper on the festive mood. For that reason, it is so important that you really follow instructions down to each and every word when it comes to cooking a turkey. It certainly is no easy feat, but it can be so incredibly rewarding once finished. If you are interested in how to create the best Thanksgiving turkey, then check out these super helpful tips to help you get started on creating the most perfect turkey that you can enjoy for Thanksgiving or all year round!

Best Tips for Creating a Perfect Turkey!

• What to Purchase: First tip is to consider how you would like to purchase the turkey. Frozen, fresh, organic, and more! There are so many options to consider when it comes to picking out a turkey for Thanksgiving and the holidays! It is really up to you to decide which type of turkey you would like to work with, but make sure that no matter if the turkey is frozen or fresh, what’s important is that you choose the healthiest looking one!
• Brining: Brining your turkey is super important! It is the most solid way of ensuring that you have an extremely moist and flavorful turkey for the family to enjoy. A typical brining solution should be made up of certain ingredients such as water, salt, sugar, and other spices and aromatics like garlic, thyme, peppercorn, and more!
• Crispy Turkey Skin: When creating the most perfect Thanksgiving turkey you should always make sure to rub the turkey with butter or oil. First make sure that the skin is completely dry as it possibly can be and then proceed to rub with butter and oil to allow the moisture to seep through the skin. For moist meat, you can even deposit certain spots of butter under the skin to ensure that the meat is just as tender as the outside!
• Timing is Everything: After following a brining recipe of your choice, make sure that you do not quickly send your turkey to the oven straight after. Wet brining the turkey brings in extra moisture on the turkey and this can actually prevent the skin from getting enough heat in so that it can be brown and crispy! Make sure you completely drain the turkey cavity of all brine and pat it down with paper towels before sending it off to the oven. Even better, you should try to remove the turkey from the brine and allow it to sit on a roasting rack overnight before you begin the roasting process. Once doing this, I guarantee that you will end up with an incredibly juicy meat and crisp skin.
• Bake Stuffing Separately: Stuffing the turkey and cooking both the turkey and stuffing together can be quite a tricky task. If you are someone who wants to have stuffing with your turkey, it is recommended that you make the stuffing separately since stuffing inside the turkey can prolong the roasting process. Baking the stuffing in a separate dish can also help with giving a nice crispy top.

These are just a few tips to help you get started on your turkey preparation. Whether you are baking for Thanksgiving or the holidays, with these tips in mind, there is no doubt that you will create a perfect turkey that everyone will love!