You’ll Never Go Back To Your Old Turkey Method After This

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  @thatdudecancook · 2 years ago · pinned

  The oven temperature was 400 or 375 if you use convection for the Turkey.

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• WI

  @wildpony1957 · 10 months ago

  I have cooked my turkey like this for a couple years. It’s so much easier and faster. Here’s a tip - put the legs in first and cook for 15 minutes or so, then start the breasts. That way, all your turkey is done at the same time!

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  @Propane_Acccessories · 2 years ago

  I just need a way to convince my in-laws that leaving the turkey out at room temperature to thaw for two days is a terrible idea.

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  @andersonatelier5211 · 10 months ago

  As a 52 year old black woman from Louisiana/Texas, this is a common practice. Roux is nothing new to us, and those pan drippings and deglazing is a REAL thing!! That is exactly where the flavor is--except tho, when baking that turkey cut up some onions and peppers  and garlic and whatever you like, it transfers over to the turkey too. In the black community, turkey is a year long staple. Boiled turkey necks go in the crawfish boil, or baked in the overn or even boiled then fried! Turkey wings and legs in a crock pot over night,,then make some mashed pototees to go with it,  I cant imagine waiting until the holidays to eat turkey. That turkey breast makes that deli meat look like a bad joke!  Keep that around for your salad and sandwhich cravings.  I enjoy making a huge pan of turkey wings for Thanksgiving, because it seems to be everyeone fav part,. We have lots of butchers that can cut it for you with the saw,  This was a great video!

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  @luvmyferretz · 1 year ago

  Fyi, there's a transcript to the entire video, broken down by subject (turkey, gravy, brine). You can find the time and temp there. Just hit the title to get to it. Happy turkey day! 😊

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  @doestheskylookdifferent · 10 months ago

  I'm back here again for 2025 Thanksgiving prep.... Also to anyone who needs to know this rosemary salt recipe is now an absolute staple in my kitchen. It is actual magic.

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• OG

  @OGFilmReaper · 1 year ago

  Dude, thank you. I literally stole the show tonight for my family Thanksgiving dinner. Your turkey was the star of the evening, and we had NONE left over. Now I am a legend. Thank you.

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• SJ

  @sjenkins1057 · 2 years ago

  I have been breaking down my turkey into quarters for roasting for years--you are one of the few food educators to recommend this method.   I also would recommend two small turkeys over one big turkey for larger gatherings, as they are much easier to roast well.

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  @BradTorrey · 2 years ago

  WORTH IT!!! I have been roasting the Thanksgiving turkey for our family for about 5 years, and I've been told by multiple people that my turkey made them realize that they don't hate turkey afterall. They just like it cooked properly. But there's always room to try new things, so I tried this method. The only thing I did a little differently is rubbed the rosemary salt the night before, covered it with plastic and kept in the fridge overnight. When I sliced into this bird, I could see the difference immediately. We barely had leftovers. The grocery store has some pre-thawed turkeys on clearance the day after TG, so we grabbed another turkey, and I'm doing it again tonight

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  @Psalm144-1-9 · 1 year ago

  You absolutely rock, I found this video back in February of 2024, I was and am recovering from cancer, last November 2023 i couldn't smoke a turkey due to fatigue and my fight, but when I saw your video, I promised my wife i would use this method and cook for her this year 2024. Thank you and my craving will be satisfied this year, God willing.

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  @judybootz · 2 years ago

  My laptop sat on the counter as I followed everything and did just what you did.  OMG, this was fantastic.  Never again am I cooking a turkey the old way.  Roasting the neck etc was something I never thought of doing but the instant flavor was great.  Thank you as I now feel at 72 I have elevated my cooking skills to a whole new level.

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  @Ronzer · 2 years ago (edited)

  My last Thanksgiving turkey video. <br>For many years now I always go online, primarily YT, to look for different ways to cook my Turkey for Thanksgiving because the previous year&apos;s turkey would always leave me with a feeling of the proverbial juice not being worth the squeeze. I&apos;ve tried breast up, breast down, deep fry...hell, everything short of boiling the damn bird. Sometimes I even just made ribeyes or some other alternative dinner. Well, this year was no different and I saw the thumbnail and title for this video. So while at work a little over a week ago, because of course I watch YT vids at work, I watched this and decided &quot;why not?&quot; Let me tell you.....HOT DAMN!!!.... this was hands down the best turkey and gravy that I&apos;ve ever had, let alone made. I followed every step without deviation, although truth be told I didn&apos;t spend the $$ for the meat thermometer...I instead bought the Govee Bluetooth version with 6 wired leads and downloaded the app to set the temp parameters and watch from the living room. I even ordered the same microfiber towels from his link, lol....which btw work great for handling the bird. Anyway, just like the video shows the breast was pulled at 145 and it was PERFECT!! It was so moist...not a hint of dry...and the dark meat was great as well. I made the rosemary salt and although mine ended up more fine than coarse it was still delicious. Lastly and certainly not least...that gravy was simply the most delicious gravy that I have ever tasted. I swear I will never make or buy another gravy again. This gravy recipe of his will be handed down to my kids for future generations, lol...no lie! I cannot overstate how amazing this gravy is. And the Marmite really added to what was already a fantastic gravy. Seriously, this way of cooking the turkey along with the gravy recipe has secured an annual, if not more frequent, place in my home. I need a thesaurus for more synonyms for delicious to describe it better. It&apos;s true, ThatDudeCanCook....and now so can ThisDude. THANK YOU!!! And Happy Thanksgiving!!

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