Are you cooking the Thanksgiving turkey this year? Want to try a different way to cook that turkey this Thanksgiving? Try our best turkey recipes for cooking turkey. The turkey is the centerpiece of the Thanksgiving meal, and there are plenty of techniques for cooking one, from frying to spatchcocking to roasting upside down. The key to roasting your Thanksgiving turkey to perfection lies in its preparation.

Roasted Cranberry Butter Turkey

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TheCookieWriter

Honey Brined Smoked Turkey

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FoodNetwork

Tomato Basil Turkey Meatloaf

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Greatist

How To Truss A Turkey (Video)

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FoxAndBriar

Beer Battered Leftover Turkey

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RockRecipes

Jalapeno Turkey Burgers

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TheOrganicKitchen

Slow-Cooked Turkey Leg with Honey Glaze & Garlic

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EatWell101

Jerk Turkey

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Instructables

Turkey, Spinach, & Cheese Meatballs

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OnceUponAChef

Turkey & Dumpling Soup

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CompletelyDelicious

The Secret To Juicy & Tasty Roast Turkey

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GoodInTheSimple

Bourbon & Brown Sugar Glazed Turkey

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BonAppetit

Ground Turkey Stuffed Peppers

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DearCrissy

30-Minute Turkey Meatball & Kale Soup

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