Stir together 2 gallons warm water, vinegar, salt, brown sugar, peppercorns, bay leaves, and parsley stems in a 14-quart stockpot over medium-high heat until sugar and salt dissolve, about 1 ...

Nov. 18, 2009 — -- Sara's Method for Roasting Turkey 1. If turkey is frozen, thaw in the refrigerator or a sink of cold water (see procedure below). 2. Preheat oven to 325 F. Arrange an oven ...

6. On the day it is to be cooked, remove the turkey from the refrigerator and leave it at room temperature at least 1 hour. Preheat the oven to 425 degrees. 7. Place the turkey breast-side down on ...

Roast for about 1 hour longer, rotating the pan a few times, until an instant-read thermometer inserted in the inner thigh registers 165°. Transfer the turkey to a cutting board; let rest for 30 ...

Using a roasting bag for your Thanksgiving turkey has a few helpful benefits; I tested one out to give you the most helpful tips. Skip to Main Content. View our Bluesky Page (Opens in a new tab) ...

Transfer turkey to oven and roast 30 minutes. Reduce temperature to 350 degrees and roast 2 ½-3 ½ hours more, depending on size, basting bird with pan juices every half hour.