Sunday Dinner

Happy Sunday! Every Sunday we share a recipe so you can cook along with us.

Joel’s Ultimate Thanksgiving Turkey

We’re officially in the home stretch before the big Thanksgiving feast, and my kitchen is already buzzing. I’ve been doing my usual pre-holiday ritual: starting the shopping early, cooking through every odd container in the fridge to make space for the real leftovers, and letting the turkey take its journey from freezer to readiness. But if your week has been wild or you haven’t grabbed a turkey yet, don’t stress. I’ve got you covered with the simplest, most foolproof turkey recipe I know.

Every year, without fail, I make the exact same Thanksgiving turkey. This dish has become our tradition and what everyone looks forward to. It’s buttery and crisp on the outside, tender on the inside, and scented with fragrant tarragon, bright oranges, and those warm, cozy spices that make the whole house smell like the holidays.

You can watch how easy it comes together on Homemade’s Instagram. Or check out the Thanksgiving-inspired episode of Homemade Live! where I cooked this turkey with the incredible Lidia Bastianich. Join the fun and catch the full “Talking Turkey” episode on YouTube and PBS!

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Ingredients

To make this recipe, please assemble the following
ingredients and prepare each item as noted:

Ingredients:

• 1 whole Jennie-O turkey (12–14 pounds)

• 2 large oranges, quartered

• 4–5 star anise pods

• 12 tbsp (1 1/2 sticks) unsalted butter, melted

• 1 tbsp salt

• 1 tbsp black pepper

• 1 handful fresh tarragon sprigs

• 1 cup chicken or turkey broth

• Giblets from the turkey

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