As a rule of thumb, the formula for roasting a whole (unstuffed) turkey is about 15 minutes per pound in a 325-degree oven. Bring the oven up to 350 degrees and you can cut the time by as much as ...

Once you've mastered preparing a golden-brown, crispy-skinned roasted turkey, it might seem strange to try to fix what's not broken. Unless time is an issue, that is. If you're lucky enough to own ...

Subscribe to Salon Food's newsletter, The Bite. What are the best go-to strategies for timing when it comes to cooking the turkey, especially for someone with a small kitchen or oven? Roast your ...

When it comes to cooking a turkey for Thanksgiving, roasting a full-sized bird can be a challenge, regardless of your skill level. That’s because there are a lot steps involved, especially if ...

How big should the bird be? What seasoning should you use? What recipe should you try? Roasting a turkey is "a great starter project" for beginner cooks, she says. "It doesn't require a ton of ...

Best of all, simple techniques like spatchcocking and dry-brining can be used beyond Turkey Day. Master these skills to cook a foolproof Thanksgiving bird, and a better roast chicken throughout ...

I’ve roasted it upside down and right side up, some stuffed, others unstuffed. Yes, I have done my share of turkey rubbing, soaking, and injecting. America’s Test Kitchen has done its share of ...