The Guide to a Delicious Bird: 7 Ways to Cook a Turkey

Because it's done so infrequently, cooking a turkey can be a daunting task. From brining to roasting to deep frying, there are so many methods to chose from. Here are 7 ways to get the perfect turkey. Whether you're a home-cooking expert or novice, cooking for twenty or two, a traditionalist or someone in search of something new and bold, our guide has something for you: - By Elizabeth Stark and Brian Campbell

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Ina Garten's Foil Shield Method
If you lack time, space, or the wherewithal to brine, one way to get your dark meat up to temperature without drying out the breast is to use an aluminum foil shield to protect the breast midway through the cooking. This won't work as well as brining (it can be used in conjunction with brining, though), but it has worked for us in the past. If you have a heritage breed with a smaller, ... more
Photo by: Shaina Olmanson
Ina Garten's Foil Shield Method
If you lack time, space, or the wherewithal to brine, one way to get your dark meat up to temperature without drying out the breast is to use an aluminum foil shield to protect the breast midway through the cooking. This won't work as well as brining (it can be used in conjunction with brining, though), but it has worked for us in the past. If you have a heritage breed with a smaller, darker breast, this is a great option. less

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