The Best Turkey Recipes For Thanksgiving

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Thanksgiving dinner just would not be complete without a big, beautiful turkey to crown the feast at the table. No matter how many sides there are to choose from or how many cocktails are imbibed beforehand, without a turkey it just doesn’t really feel like Thanksgiving.

If you want to go the easiest route, cook a turkey breast. But if you’re going to make a whole turkey, we’ve gathered some trusted recipes for you to use below.

Whether you choose to brine or not, add spice rubs or just simply stuff it, here are 14 recipes you need that will make for a deliciously successful Thanksgiving.

And once you’ve roasted your bird, you’ll need to carve it. We’ve got a step-by-step guide with easy-to-follow pictures and instructions from chef Adam Gabriel of Baltimore’s Heritage Smokehouse.

We hope we’ve helped to make your holidays just a bit less stressful. Enjoy!