When it comes to delicious foods, Thanksgiving is king. The piece de resistance of this holiday meal is the turkey, which is why cooking the “perfect bird” can be such a stressor. But don’t fret! We’ve taken the leg-work out roasting a turkey this year with these delicious and easy recipes. Whether you’re looking for classic juicy roasted turkey, a crispy deep-fried option, or a sweet and savory brown sugar morsel – there’s something for everyone with these unique, foolproof recipes.
Roasted Turkey 4 Ways
Ingredients
Compound Butter Rub
- 1 cup salted butter
- 1 tbsp rosemary, chopped
- 1 tbsp sage, chopped
- 1 tbsp thyme, chopped
- 5 garlic cloves, minced
- Lemon zest
Original Roasted Turkey
- 1 turkey
- Kraft Stove Top Turkey Stuffing Mix
- Compound butter
- Carrots, sliced
- Potatoes, sliced
- Garlic cloves
- Fennel, sliced
- Onions, sliced
- 1 cup water
- 1/4 cup melted butter
Grilled Beer Can Turkey
- 1 turkey
- 1 beer
- Compound butter
Brown Sugar Turkey
- 1 turkey
- Brown sugar
- Compound butter
Deep-Fried Turkey Roast
- 1 turkey
- Compound butter
Directions
Compound Butter
- In a bowl, mix together salted butter, rosemary, sage, thyme, garlic cloves, and lemon zest until fully combined.
Original Roasted Turkey
- Place turkey in baking pan and use hands to apply a generous layer of compound butter over turkey skin.
- Add chopped carrots, onions, fennel, potatoes and garlic to baking pan.
- In a large bowl, combine Stove Top Turkey Stuffing Mix with water and melted butter.
- Fill turkey with Stove Top Turkey Stuffing Mix and bake until internal temperature reaches 160°F.
- Remove from oven, carve the turkey and enjoy!
Grilled Beer Can Turkey
- Alternatively, open a beer can and carefully place turkey down over can.
- Once snugly fit, lay turkey on baking pan and grill until internal temperature reaches 160°F.
- After grilled, remove beer can, carve the turkey and enjoy!
Brown Sugar Turkey
- Alternatively, rub brown sugar over the compound butter on the turkey.
- Smoke turkey until internal temperature reaches 160°F.
- Remove from smoker, garnish with herbs and bon appetit!
Deep-Fried Turkey Roast
- Alternatively, in a deep frier, bring canola oil to a boil and slowly drop in turkey.
- Fry until internal temperature reaches 160°F.
- Let rest for 30 minutes, place on your Thanksgiving table and enjoy!
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