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Taking the temperature of a turkey with a Thermapen instant-read thermometer
How to Check If Your Turkey's Cooked to the Right Temperature
Thick slices of perfectly cooked roast turkey breast arranged on a white plate, along with stuffing and a radicchio salad.
The Right Way to Brine Turkey
A whole roasted turkey broken down into its parts and nicely reassembled on a platter and garnished with fresh sage
How to Brine a Turkey for Thanksgiving
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Turkey Talk: Natural, Kosher, or Injected?
An assortment of poultry shears on a pale gray surface
We Tested 8 Poultry Shears and Found 2 That Can Tackle Turkeys (and Other Birds)
For the Crispiest Chicken (and Turkey) Skin, Grab the Baking Powder
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Should You Cook Your Turkey in Parts?
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Alton Brown Says No to Stuffing the Turkey
Overhead view of a bowl of low cooker turkey gumbo with rice
Slow-Cooker Leftover Turkey and Andouille Gumbo
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Korean—Braised Turkey Jjim
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Slow-Cooker Leftover Turkey, Lemon, and Couscous Soup
Overhead view of smoked turkey
Smoked Turkey Breast
Side view of a leftover turkey sandwich
Turkey Reuben
Side view of a turkey clube
Turkey Club Sandwich
Overhead view of smothered turkey wings, served with rice.
Smothered Turkey Wings
Pitcher of gravy on a blue and white plate next to a platter of roast turkey.
The Best Turkey Gravy
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Turkey Chintan Ramen Recipe
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Sopa de Lima (Yucatán-Style Lime Soup) Recipe
Shingled slices of deep-fried turchetta
Deep-Fried Sous Vide Turkey Porchetta (Turchetta) Recipe
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Turkey Paitan Ramen With Crispy Turkey and Soft-Cooked Egg Recipe
Turkey gizzards in a Dutch oven with chopped vegetables.
Turkey Gizzards Two Ways
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Classic Club Sandwich Recipe
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Taiwanese Turkey Rice Recipe
A deep fried turkey on a cutting board.
Basic Deep-Fried Turkey
Overhead view of roasted turkey bones, browned vegetables, and herbs simmering in stockpot
How to Make Turkey Stock
A plate of smoked turkey breast slices with white wine and mustard gravy, all on a white plate with cornbread dressing in the background..
White Wine and Mustard Gravy Recipe
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Deep-Fried Whole Buffalo Turkey Recipe
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Red Wine and Shallot Gravy Recipe
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Leftover Roast Turkey Soup
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Turkey and Dumplings
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Dinner Tonight: Leftover Turkey Pot Pie Recipe
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15-Minute Turkey Enchiladas Recipe
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White Chili With Roast Turkey or Chicken Recipe
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Rustic Turkey and Vegetable Pie Recipe
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Basic Turkey Gravy Recipe
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Thanksgiving Leftovers: Brussels Sprouts, Potatoes, and Turkey Hash Recipe
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Latke-Crusted Turkey Stuffing Fritters With Liquid Cranberry Core and Schmaltz Gravy Recipe
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Thanksgiving Leftovers: Sichuan-Style Hot and Numbing Sliced Turkey Recipe
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Apple Cider Gravy Recipe
Open Smoked Turkey Barbecue Sandwich topped with coleslaw
Smoked Turkey Barbecue Sandwiches Recipe
bowl of slow-cooker turkey chili verde topped with sour cream, herbs, and chopped red onion
Slow-Cooker Leftover Turkey Chile Verde Recipe
Closeup of a bowl of turkey tortilla soup, garnished with crumbled tortilla chips, cilantro, and avocado.
Turkey Tortilla Soup Recipe
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Kentucky Hot Brown Recipe
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How to Make Turkey Weisswurst (White German Sausage) | The Food Lab
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Roast Turkey and Black Bean Quesadillas Recipe
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Turkey, Bacon, and Broccoli Rabe Shooter's-Style Sandwich Recipe
Half of a turkey club shawarma sandwich with pork belly and enhanced mayo on a cutting board. A few stray pieces of sandwich filling are strewn on the cutting board.
The Turkey Club Shawarma Sandwich With Pork Belly and Enhanced Mayo Recipe
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Grill-Pressed Thanksgiving Leftover Panini Recipe
Easy Turkey and Brussels Sprout Quesadillas Recipe
Turkey Stuffed Turkey with Gravy Recipe
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Thanksgiving Leftovers: Turkey Tortilla Soup
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Buffalo Fried Turkey | The Food Lab
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Ina Garten's Turkey, Sausage, and Prosciutto Meatballs Recipe
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How to Make Juicy Turkey Burgers With Three Delicious Toppings
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Herb-Filled Turkey Burgers With Cheddar Cheese Recipe
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Juicy Turkey Burgers With Avocado-Cumin Mash and Sprouts Recipe
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Turkey and Porcini Meatballs with Rosemary and Polenta Recipe
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Juicy Turkey Burgers With Sriracha Mayo and Charred Scallions Recipe