The size of turkey depends on the size of your group, with Basile suggesting the "sweet spot" of 16 to 20 lb turkeys. If you're hosting a small group, he recommends avoiding smaller turkeys altogether ...

Remove the giblets, neck and organs, dry the turkey with a paper towel to remove excess moisture and store it on an elevated rack so that the bird isn't touching the roasting pan and let it sit in the ...

Preheat oven to 325°. Remove the bag with the giblets from inside the turkey. Drain juices and lightly pat the turkey dry, using paper towels.

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The AP recommended cooking at 425 degrees, with a 15-pound turkey cooking for between four and four-and a half hours and a 20-pound turkey cooking between five and six hours. DePersio: “I will ...

Make sure your turkey fryer is on a sturdy, level surface and do not move it once it is in use.Don't overfill it: An overfilled cooking pot will cause cooking oil to spill when the turkey is put in.

Turkey cooking experts shared their tips for making the perfect bird this Thanksgiving. (iStock) Chef Todd English told Fox News Digital his favorite way to cook a turkey is to smoke it.

After cooking, let the turkey rest for at least 20 to 30 minutes to lock in moisture. Diestel suggested warming your serving plates in the oven while the turkey rests, ensuring the food stays warm ...