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.

Roasted Turkey Resting on Wooden Board

How to Cook Turkey Without a Bag

The advantage of roasting a turkey in a cooking bag is that it yields a moist, juicy turkey. However, bags are not without their problems. Paper bags are a fire hazard, and roasting bags tend to produce pale turkey skin that sometimes sticks to the bag. An alternative to using a cooking bag is braising the turkey.

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How to Roast a Turkey With Aluminum Foil

Aluminum foil is a big help when roasting a turkey. Use aluminum foil in one of two ways: enclose the turkey in the foil before roasting it in a hot oven; or, use the foil as a tent to control the level of browning. Enclosing the turkey makes it cook faster, but the turkey skin, though golden, isn't crispy.

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roast turkey with stuffing

How to Cook a Turkey on a Stove Top

The most common way to cook a turkey is to roast it in the oven. If you don't have an oven, however, or if you just want a change, you can try cooking it on the stove top. Cooking a turkey in a large, covered pot with a small amount of liquid in the bottom is called braising.

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