Turkey Cooking Guide: Moist Roasts, Burgers & Leftovers

Roasting a moist turkey involves proper temperature control and techniques like butterflying or using a convection oven. Explore quick turkey burger recipes and creative ways to transform leftovers into festive meals.

How to Moisten a Dry Turkey

Published Aug,17 2011 | By Serena Styles

If you cook a turkey for too long, the meat’s natural juices will burn away and it will become dry. Dry turkey has a dull flavor and is difficult to chew and swallow. Rather than smothering dry turkey with too much gravy, you can moisten the meat.