Reviewed: Nov. 2, 2007

This is it !! Just the perfect basic Thanksgiving Turkey Recipe. Send this one on to all the new cooks you know.

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Reviewed: Oct. 7, 2007

The results of this recipe were amazing! I did not stuff my turkey, so it cooked in 3.5 hrs - the meat was tender and juicy and very flavourful. A great simple recipe - a keeper, thanks!

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TJ & Doc

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Home Town: Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

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Reviewed: Oct. 4, 2007

This is a simple, delicious, classic way to cook a turkey. Use this recipe as a solid foundation each time you cook a turkey. Experiment with different herbs, and rubs etc. Always keep the ingredients mentioned, but feel free to add some new ones! I always make sure to rub the butter underneath the skin where I can too. Especially right underneath the skin on top of the turkey's breast. Delicious! To the reviewer who stated that her turkey was not completely cooked after 5.5 hours: There is a really good chance that you did not properly thaw your turkey. It is supposed to take almost 5 hours per pound to thaw in the fridge. Some turkeys will even take longer!

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Megan Blumenthal

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Reviewed: Aug. 15, 2007

I tried this recipe for my first ever Thanksgiving turkey and it turned out great! I was so easy and it tastes so good. Very juicy. My husband loved it! I now use this recipe all the time for Thanksgiving. I was so proud of myself when it turned out and even tasted good.

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Reviewed: Apr. 5, 2007

I love this recipe and so did my family when I cooked it for them for Thanksgiving. Thank you so much, I never could have pulled off thanksgiving without this recipe.

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Sarah

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Reviewed: Apr. 3, 2007

I tried this recipe and loved it. Not only did my Turkey come out of the oven picture perfect It was crispy yummy skin on the outside and yummy moist on the inside! All though I leave chicken broth and carrots, celery and onions in the bottom of the pan and baist the turkey with those juices every 30 to 45 minutes.

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Reviewed: Jan. 6, 2007

This turkey was awesome! Moist and juicy on the inside. Golden brown on the outside; the only complaint I would have is that when the turkey gets tented in aluminum foil for so long,it tends to take longer to bake.My turkey,which was 12# took 4 1/2 hrs. I've read in other reviews that tenting does extend the bake time,but the results are worth it. You just have to plan on extra bake time. I plan on making it this way again,the next time my meal calls for a delicious turkey :)

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Reviewed: Jan. 1, 2007

This was my first trukey. I was very nervous about it but it turned out perfect!!! I will use this recipe agian. My turkey was so moist and tasty!

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Reviewed: Dec. 30, 2006

Wow, this was the best turkey I've ever made. It was so juicy that even when cutting the juice was pouring out. I usually am not a fan of turkey because of it's dryness, but not this one. Unless someone can show me a better recipe to cook turkey, I'm sticking to this one. I had a 16.5 pound turkey, pre-heated oven to 425 and cooked uncovered for 30 minutes, then turned oven down to 325 and continued until done. Thanks again Trudie for a wonderful recipe!

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Ronda Lee

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Reviewed: Dec. 28, 2006

I am usually really pathetic at roasts of any kind - I had actually given up. However, for the first time my husband and kids and I had Christmas at home without other relatives (who usually do the cooking). We had to have turkey! Well - my goodness - this was truly the perfect turkey - and looked like something you see in a cooking magazine. It was a beautiful thing! ;-) If I can have such success - anyone can! Really!!

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Reviewed: Dec. 25, 2006

A simply perfect roast Turkey... Love it...

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Reviewed: Dec. 24, 2006

Excellent and easy way to make a turkey that tastes great and comes out looking picture perfect. Used chicken stock instead of turksy stock because that's all that was left at the store. Be sure to baste every 30 minutes. Excellent!

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Reviewed: Dec. 4, 2006

The only problem was the roasting time was wayyyyyy off...otherwise the turkey was fantastic..very moist

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Reviewed: Dec. 3, 2006

my husband rated my turkey as the best and moistest that he has had in 35 years - i am not a turkey fan and loved the turkey this year

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Reviewed: Nov. 30, 2006

This turned out very nice, moist, and traditional. I really enjoyed it, as did the rest of the family. Thanks for the recipe!

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Reviewed: Nov. 28, 2006

Used chicken stock and stuffed with thyme and rosemary and it turned out great!

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Reviewed: Nov. 27, 2006

This was my first attempt at a turkey and I'm sure I must have done something wrong, but I can't figure it out. I had a 16 lb turkey and followed this recipe exactly. I even set a timer to baste every 30 minutes as instructed. The turkey "looked" perfect, like out of a movie or something. However, after 5 1/2 hours of cooking, this turkey was still not totally cooked.

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Reviewed: Nov. 26, 2006

This was the first turkey I ever made and it was absolutely delicious! I had a 22 pound turkey, so I adjusted the ingredients accordingly. I think I removed the foil tent a little too late, as part of the breast did not brown. The meat was moist and juicy and my guests loved it!

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Alisa F.

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Reviewed: Nov. 25, 2006

As most of the other reviewers, this was my first turkey. It turned out wonderful, I got rave reviews! The only change I made was only using 1 stick of butter instead of 2, but that was plenty.

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Jessica

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Reviewed: Nov. 23, 2006

This was my first turkey, and I have to say, it was the best turkey I ever had. I made it for thanksgiving and everyone was amazed at how good my first turkey was. I got nothing but compliments. It was so moist and delicious. I will definatley make this turkey for Christmas and even next thanksgiving. Thanks for the awesome recipe.

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