Reviewed: Sep. 21, 2007

I didn't make the homemade stuffing listed in this recipe but I used the advice on how to cook the actual turkey. Everyone raved--my husband loved it. Thank you so much for the great recipe. I know I'll be using it for years to come.

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Sara Rogers

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Home Town: Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA

Living In: Colorado Springs, Colorado, USA

Reviewed: Apr. 9, 2007

I have always stayed away from making turkeys but gave in for my husbands birthday back in Sept (sorry for rating this so late). The turkey, stuffing, along w/ a gravy recipe I had was beyond pefect. In fact, my mother- who has always made the turkeys on all holidays, asked for this recipe and the entire family, 22ppl RAVED about it! Delicious, easy, perfect!

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LAURA7763

Cooking Level: Beginning

Home Town: Charleston, South Carolina, USA

Reviewed: Oct. 20, 2006

I didn't use the stuffing mix. Instead I grated some bread into a bowl - about 8 slices (after letting the slices sit out flat on the counter to dry out for a couple of hours). And then added enough melted butter to make it moist (about 1/2 cup) and added the cooked celery and onion as per recipe directions. I also added celery salt and pepper and poultry seasoning for flavor. This stuffing is much better then the box and not difficult to make. I also put some rosemary, salt and pepper in the vegetable oil and rubbed it under the turkey skin rather then over the exterior. Keep in mind that a convection oven will cook a 12 pound turkey in just a little over half the time. Mine was ready in just over 2 hours. But make sure you check that the stuffing reaches 165 degrees.

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JENNIFER72_00

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Living In: Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Reviewed: Nov. 18, 2005

I also made this last year to try and impress my in-laws....who came over sort of last minute. Couldn't use white bread or butter (mom's health issues), so unfortunately that made a big difference in the taste. Will probably try a different recipe this year (or trying to tinker with this one to make it a little more exciting), but this was good. Thanks for the post.

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Momof2

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Home Town: Saint Louis, Missouri, USA

Living In: Florissant, Missouri, USA

Reviewed: Nov. 15, 2005

I used this recipe last year for my first Thanksgiving in attempt to impress my mother and my mother-in-law. I was successful both ways. The entire family complimented my cooking ability. In fact, this year I was asked to have Thanksgiving again. And the first thing I did was look up this recipe. Thank you so much! I think I may modify it a bit by pouring over a bottle of beer or wrapping it in bacon....

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alalbright

Reviewed: Dec. 31, 2002

This season was the first time I was attempting to cook a turkey by myself and with this recipe it came out wonderful! I had a houseful and it was a big hit. Very tender....just perfect. Thanks!

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AZELEA55

Reviewed: Dec. 3, 2002

This is my first time making a turkey. My family love it! I brushed the outside of the turkey with melted unsalted butter instead of vegetable oil and it gave it a nice golden color. I removed the foil during the last 45 minutes of cooking and basted about every 10 minutes. I will be making it again.

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FAWNSTER

Reviewed: Jan. 7, 2002

Thank you so much for making my very first Christmas dinner phenomenal! I never made a turkey before this and I must say it really gave me a major boost of confidence in my cooking skills. My nine-year-old even helped. She didn't want to put her hand inside for the stuffing, but did everything else with me. She could probably do it herself next time because it was so easy! Before rubbing the turkey exterior with veggie oil, I pierced it all over with a large fork to allow the spices to get in, then seasoned and "massaged" the exterior. The package of the turkey suggested adding strips of bacon to the exterior for additonal flavoring, which I did also. It was truly among the moistest turkeys I have ever eaten. Thank you for helping make my holiday the best I have had in years.

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OF THE MIST

Reviewed: Nov. 7, 2001

I used this recipe for Thanksgiving AND Christmas last year, and it worked perfectly! The turkey and stuffing were moist and delicious. I'll be using this recipe again.

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