Reviewed: Nov. 25, 2005

I made this recipe for a small Thanksgiving celebration using a 5 lb. turkey breast instead of a whole turkey. Also, I used fresh parsley instead of dried and cooked it for 2 hours and 15 minutes. I could not believe how moist and flavorful it came out! This is now my go-to recipe for turkey.

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Reviewed: Nov. 24, 2005

Best I've ever had!!!

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Reviewed: Nov. 14, 2005

Discovered this recipe last year and have made it several times; always get raves. Wouldn't change a thing, it's always moist and flavorful. This recipe is so popular with family and friends, I cook this in the summer in the garage or out on the deck in the electric roaster

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Reviewed: Nov. 11, 2005

I used this on a turkey my husband shot this past fall....it made it taste soo good! You couldn't tell that it was wild game and it was so tender! This is a keeper and I plan on using it many many more times

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Reviewed: Sep. 22, 2005

Impressed the mother-in-law with this one! Very tasty and really moist. Definitely a new family favorite!

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HayesMommy

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Reviewed: Jul. 15, 2005

OK, I know everyone's written about this recipe, but I just have to say that we NEVER eat turkey. I made this for Christmas last year (I was in a "traditional" mode) It literally fell off the bone. It was incredible. We devoured it. NOTHING LEFT. Since then, we've made it several times. Each time - amazing results. I have referred many people to this recipe. It's worth it's weight in gold!

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PRAISELDR

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Reviewed: Apr. 1, 2005

This is a great way to roast a turkey! Everyone loved it because it was very moist and juicy. A keeper!

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Debiwebi

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Reviewed: Mar. 10, 2005

This is a really great recipe. Been using it for the last few years of turkey roasting. This year, I bought a turkey that came without the temperature indicator "popper" by mistake and I had to estimate the cooking time of my turkey. To be safe, I roasted the turkey for longer than the estimated duration for the turkey size and it still turned out nice and juicy!!

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Reviewed: Jan. 21, 2005

I was so nervous making my very second Thanksgiving turkey. I saw this recipe and thought it would be nice to try. I am glad I did. My turkey came out wonderful! Thank you for a great recipe!

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Chrissy Fessler

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Reviewed: Jan. 10, 2005

This was just o.k. 4+ cups of liquid in the bottom of the roasting pan seemed sort of odd. But then again, a baked turkey is almost foolproof with any recipe.

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GUYCHEF

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Reviewed: Jan. 6, 2005

this turkey is the BEST!!! I can't say enough about it!!! I grew up in a home with a chef and still I have to say this is probably the BEST turkey I have ever had....I will never make a turkey any other way...I am on my third turkey since thanksgiving and usually I don't like turkey!! Thanks so much for the great recipe...side note...I made a 19 lb turkey, with 2 full sticks of butter-same everything else.

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TAMMIEFLICK

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Reviewed: Dec. 31, 2004

Nice recipe for whole turkey.

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Reviewed: Nov. 29, 2004

Of all the turkey roasting methods I have tried, this is the best by far. Very moist and flavorful. Thanks!

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Reviewed: Nov. 26, 2004

Being a vegetarian I had never made a turkey before, this year I hosted my first Thanksgiving and of course wanted a turkey for my meat-eating family so I made this one (my husband cleaned it and pulled out the giblit bag --too yucky for me). Everyone loved this turkey, it was so moist it was falling off the bone. My only complaint about it is that it is so moist it is hard to remove from the roasting pan/rack, so for looks it didn't really make it to the table, but it was sliced up for the buffet and everyone loved it. I made it in our 18 qt roaster oven and did not cover it with foil. A complete success (except for presentation) and I'll probably use this recipe should I make a turkey again.

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Reviewed: Nov. 25, 2004

The only change we make to this recipe is to put the turkey in an oven bag- then pour the broth mixture on and sprinkle with seasoning salt. The oven bag ensures that the turkey stays juicy- not dry. We make this every year and it is always fabulous. Thanks for sharing!

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Reviewed: Nov. 21, 2004

I hate to be the only negative review but my turkey was very dry. I couldn't believe it after all the great reviews. I used a fresh bird and followed the directions to the letter. The bird looked beautiful when it came out of the oven but so disappointing when there was no juice when slicing.

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Reviewed: Nov. 10, 2004

I made this recipe for Thanksgiving last year (18lb turkey I think) and it was wonderful!! Everyone at our table loved it and commeted how moist & tasty! This will be our annual turkey recipe!! Thanks!

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JANELLECOLE

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Reviewed: Oct. 28, 2004

easy to follow recipy that tastes delicious

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Reviewed: Oct. 26, 2004

This turned out to be the most tender & juicy turkey that I have ever tasted. The meat just fell from the bone, was very fast and easy to clean up and put away after cooking. Although I did not make gravy this time around, it did leave plenty of juices in the pan for those who do plan on making gravy or soup. I will be sure to do that the next time I use this recipe for the upcoming holidays. Great recipe!

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Reviewed: Oct. 12, 2004

This was REALLY good.I was a little scared to stray from making a "traditonal" turkey & was sceptical about using minced onion & seasoning salt,I thought it would be a little overpowering but it was just great!!The gravy turned out awesome too & it made lots with all the water/boullion that was added.I will deffinately make it this way again!!Very delicious & subtle!!YUM YUM.

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