I am cooking a turkey for the first time and using this recipe! I have two questions, the first being can I make the stuffing a day ahead of time and let it sit in the fridge over night? The second question is how long does it take for the gravy to freeze? Wont the turkey be cold by the time the gravy freezes and you separate the fat from the liquid!? Thanks so much, can't wait to cook this bird!
@natashamalek - Yes, stuffing can be made the day before and the gravy fat should only take 10-15 minutes to solidify allowing you to easily remove it. Alternatively, get one of those stock jugs where the spout is at the bottom of the jug allowing you to pour out only stock, leaving the fat at the top.
This is already my 2nd time making a turkey with this recipe! and it has come out great. btw the bacon is dry and stale after i take it out, so there's no point in eating it lol! Great job!
I did this today for Christmas. The first turkey I have ever made and it was lovely. I also did the gravy and my dad loved it. Thank you for the recipe. :)
I DO NOT GET IT: he says at 5:55 to "Base the turkey well with warmed Olive Oil and place back in the oven for 30minutes, during this time continue to base the turkey with Olive Oil every 5-10 minutes." How do you base the turkey with Olive Oil every 5 minutes if its in the OVEN?
@badslabber - You can use it as a side dish with the turkey, but it doesn't normally last two minutes in our house as everyone wants it. Someone said here they finely chop it up and add to their mashed potatoes, which I thought was a great idea. It can also be a Xmas treat for your pet if you're not a big bacon fan
Thank you for the fantastic and simple recipe and clear instructions! This looks absolutely fantastic and I`m going to use this recipe this year. Thanks again and Merry Xmas! x
@Michaellaj - Not really. You can use more softened butter and add that under the skin which will help keep the breast meat from drying out, but it's not as effective as pork sausage meat, which stays in place during cooking and continually bastes the breast meat. The wine is for flavour, but is optional.
hi im cooking a crown of turkey for xmas !!! was gunner follow this recipe .. the timings i have on the turkey itself is 2hr 25mins ... the weight is 3.653kg ... if i follow yr recipe would i have to still do the 40mins before plus the cooking time of 2hrs and twrenty five and yr 30mins after ..
seems a long time seeing the timings on turkey say only 2hrs and twenty five ....
@missminty1975 - Follow my video for making stuffing and gravy etc, but use the recommended cooking times on your turkey crown packaging as cooking a turkey crown is different and won't need as much cooking.
this is my first turkey, i saw the bacon and i was amazed. then i read and everyone liked it! so im trying it now. i used everything EXEPT FOR wine, sage,carrots, time, and one other ingredient for the gravy. i used jimmy dean sausage and oscar myer bacon with land o lakes butter. a butter ball 15lbs turkey and plain water in the bottom of a pan with a rack that i made with foil pan metal rack. its the 3rd hour in the oven and it SMELLS SO GOOD i can wait ima post up when i eat it!!!!
hey there...was just wondering....if i omit the sausage meat for the stuffing will the turkey still come out juicy? because my stuffing consists of bread, eggs, milk, sage, parsley, chives, cooked onion, black pepper and salt...no meat...and i love it that way
but if the sausage makes the turkey more moist...please let me know...thanks :)
This video makes the best turkey I have had in some time. It is so juicy and the stuffing under the skin was wonderful. Love youtube for there quality to the point simple ways to fix everyday problems.
I used video this as my guide for the turkey I have cooked yesterday for Thanksgiving. This was the BEST TURKEY EVER!!! It was juicy and flavorful, just perfect. Thank you for sharing this, from now on, will always cook my turkey this way.
does it make the turkey taste like bacon? im just wondering cause i dont like bacon... and if it does taste like bacon is there anything i can use to substitute bacon to make it just as good?
@mrsolidsnake691 - Pork sausage meat is best due to the fat content (Which bastes the Turkey breast during cooking). Just buy pork sausages and remove the skins if you can't buy sausage meat.
Question for anyone who used this recipe... What white wine should I use? I was thinking a Chardonnay because that seems to be standard when cooking poultry, but I would like to use Riesling or Sauvignon Blanc. What have you guys used?
@millenium2003 - You can, but you will have to increase the cooking time, which will result in the meat drying out. I recommend you cook extra stuffing separately.
This looks delicious but arduous. Gonna try it for Christmas... It will be my first Turkey. Pray for Christmas... Great video by the way... I thoroughly appreciated your time
Quick question, since we don't eat pork, should I still put butter on top of the turkey, but then just not put any bacon on afterwards? This looks so delicious, I cannot wait to try it out! Thank you for the recipe!
@wassup8845 - If you're not using either the pork sausage meat stuffing under the skin or the bacon on top, then use just the butter on top and the same amount of butter under the skin as well. Can't guarantee the same results of course, but it'll still taste good. Just remember to baste well at the end.
Sir you are a god send! Thankyou so much! I cooked this last year and cant wait to do it again. Have no doubts peope this is delicious. This is the best stuffing I have ever had once again thankyou!
@candygir87528 - Wine is optional. Just using water is fine. Or you can invite someone over 21 to dinner and ask them to bring some white wine. Tell them to arrive early and use that ;)
I used this recipe last year and you are a genius! It was the moist and juicy turkey ever! It was so juicy and moist when we sliced for carving boiling clear juice came right of the breast! One question I stuffed the stomach and it did add way more cooking time but we also put vinegar in the water before cooking the turkey was this right?
@Wmedrano1983 - Glad you enjoyed it ;) I personally never stuff the cavity, as it adds too much time to the cooking, which can dry out the meat. Vinegar in the water? Never heard of that. What is it supposed to do?
This will be my first time making turkey and I look forward to using your recipe. It takes a while but doesn't seem complicated or intimidating. Thanks for the recipe!
@italianfirefly - Only the meat juices for the gravy. As in the video, place all the turkey juices in a fridge or freezer and the fat will solidify, making it easy to remove. You can also get one of those jugs with a spout at the bottom, but I prefer the chilling method. Don't throw the fat away though, as you can use it to roast potatoes the next day, and they are delicious.
@Gavriella11 - Nope, as it add adds a lot to the cooking time, and then the meat can dry out. If you want more stuffing, I suggest you make it separately. Stuffing balls are good and only take 30 mins to cook.
if i put the turkey in th pan with no skillet will the turkey be more moist. I just have a large pan of foil, can i just put the whole turkey in without the skillet, i do everything shown but not the pan you have.
I have cooked a turkey before, but this year I want to try this method! I have a butterball turkey and the directions said not to add water or cover. Will this work for my turkey?
@peterskuse Maybe a crazy question but my bird is in the oven and I just noticed that I forgot to add the egg to the stuffing mix. Will it make a big difference?
I cooked and served this recipe today. Everyone was thrilled as was I. The blend of flavors from the sausage to the gravy was outstanding and also, you were right about this bird being moist. Thank you for the post. It made for a wonderful Thanksgiving dinner with family and friends.
At about 6:13, right above that dark brown spot in the center of the turkey, it looks like a man's face. It's about a third of the size of the dark spot. I'm not kidding, lol. Does anyone else see that? Apart from that, I'm cookin' my bird like this tomorrow!
A coworker (here in the States) told me about this video & method. I am going to prepare my turkey this way tomorrow. You have done an excellent job & kept it simple on the instructions/directions.
Question Regarding the Stuffing: I have an 11 pound turkey. Are the portions of the recipe for the stuffing for any size turkey or will I have to add / take away due to the size of my turkey?
I Agree with all other posting. You are very helpful and your directions are so eay to follow. This is the 1st year that I will be cooking turkey so I am pretty nervous. Hope all turns out good. Thanks and have yourself a great thanksgiving.
@Jere616 - Basting is only required in the final stages to brown the Turkey. It should only take 20 seconds per baste, so serious heat loss in the oven. The stuffing, butter and bacon bastes the bird during the main cooking period, so no basting is required then.
@peterskuse You have convinced me to try this method this year. I appreciate you taking the time to do the video and responding to my question. Blessings.
@claraq2000 - I use what is known as 'streaky' bacon in the UK, but any bacon with some fat on it will do. It is the fat from the bacon, along with the stuffing under the skin that keeps the turkey breast so moist and juicy. You don't have to eat the bacon after cooking if you don't want to, as it's done it's job. It makes a nice treat for the dog or cat ;-)
I suppose having the stuffing between the skin and the meat would get it cooked through more quickly (& safely) than inside the bird. I always cook my stuffing separately, though.
@DOSBoxMom - Exactly right, but the main reason to put the stuffing under the skin is to keep the breast meat extra moist and juicy. You will never go back once you've tried this method :-)
Hi, I can't get fresh sage or parsley, can I substitute with dried herbs? If so what quantities do you recommend. I cooked this recipe last Christmas minus the stuffing and it was the best ever! Thanks.
@uru180 It won't be as good, but you can use a teaspoon of dried herbs (Dried sage, oregano and thyme are OK, but not dried parsley). Add the stuffing this year, and it will be even better :-)
@tdiman46 You won't get the same flavour, and difficult to put oil under the skin, so won't be as moist. I recommend you use extra virgin olive oil if you want to use oil.
This is a fantastic video! My turkey is already in the oven and I am just now seeing this video...argh! Next time I'll have to try this. :) The directions are just so easy to follow and the video is excellent! Great video and recipe!
i saw this video and decided i was going to follow this at christmas. can i just say it was amazing i deff advise you to try this.....everyone loved it !!!!!!
Ok i am going to have my first Christmas dinner and i am going to use this recipe for tommorow, so God help me. if it turns out great i will give you a shout if not i guess we will have to eat ham sandwhiches. :)
I'm about to go where no man has gone before.....into the kitchen!.....nah just kiddin,it's half six on Christmas Eve morning here in -8C Galway,Ireland and i'm gonna try you're method for a change as the honour fell to me this Christmas(i should be so lucky).....Cheers,have a good one!...Nollaig Shona Duit!
I usually roast my turkey breast side down the entire time. Will it work with this way (24lbd turkey) or do you recommend breast side up the entire cooking time?
I am planning a different, more traditional, dressing - with bread and placed in the cavities rather than on top as shown. Would this make a difference in the result?
Yes it will. The breast meat will not get basted during cooking and will not be as moist. You will have to increase the cooking times as well if filling the cavity.
After many years of using the oven bag, I found this technique to be the best. Instead, I injected the bird with extra chicken broth at the breast area. The bacon slices was used as a barrier around the bird to protect it from drying out the juices from the inside!. With an 18lb bird, I was amazed that the breast and drumsticks were perfectly browned, not too dark!. After 30 minutes of resting, the bird is still warm and the juices were oozing out after carving! Great video!
I'll be honest...i hate writing posts and such, but after trying this method of cooking a turkey i felt compelled to do so. This has been THE best turkey i have ever roasted. Everyone invited couldn't stop talking about how moist and wet the breast was. Awesome video, awesome roast. Boom shakalaka
thank you for advice !!! was best turkey crown ever .
missminty1975 3 weeks ago 2
I am cooking a turkey for the first time and using this recipe! I have two questions, the first being can I make the stuffing a day ahead of time and let it sit in the fridge over night? The second question is how long does it take for the gravy to freeze? Wont the turkey be cold by the time the gravy freezes and you separate the fat from the liquid!? Thanks so much, can't wait to cook this bird!
natashamalek 1 month ago
@natashamalek - Yes, stuffing can be made the day before and the gravy fat should only take 10-15 minutes to solidify allowing you to easily remove it. Alternatively, get one of those stock jugs where the spout is at the bottom of the jug allowing you to pour out only stock, leaving the fat at the top.
peterskuse 1 month ago
This is already my 2nd time making a turkey with this recipe! and it has come out great. btw the bacon is dry and stale after i take it out, so there's no point in eating it lol! Great job!
AllCricketTalk 1 month ago 4
@AllCricketTalk - Glad you enjoyed it. Some people like their bacon well cooked and crispy like that ;)
peterskuse 1 month ago
I did this today for Christmas. The first turkey I have ever made and it was lovely. I also did the gravy and my dad loved it. Thank you for the recipe. :)
nggirl 2 months ago 6
Question. If I don't want to make the stuffing, do I still have to separate the skin from the bird? Does it alter the cooking time? Thank you
JonesRozhenko 2 months ago
@JonesRozhenko - No, cooking time is the same, but having stuffing under the skin is the secret for a juicy and moist turkey.
peterskuse 1 month ago
I DO NOT GET IT: he says at 5:55 to "Base the turkey well with warmed Olive Oil and place back in the oven for 30minutes, during this time continue to base the turkey with Olive Oil every 5-10 minutes." How do you base the turkey with Olive Oil every 5 minutes if its in the OVEN?
TheSoloLand 2 months ago
@TheSoloLand - You open the oven door, baste the bird and then close the oven door.
peterskuse 1 month ago 3
what did you do with the bacon ,?
badslabber 2 months ago
@badslabber - You can use it as a side dish with the turkey, but it doesn't normally last two minutes in our house as everyone wants it. Someone said here they finely chop it up and add to their mashed potatoes, which I thought was a great idea. It can also be a Xmas treat for your pet if you're not a big bacon fan
peterskuse 2 months ago
Thank you for the fantastic and simple recipe and clear instructions! This looks absolutely fantastic and I`m going to use this recipe this year. Thanks again and Merry Xmas! x
shirlnw99 2 months ago 5
@shirlnw99 - You're very welcome. Merry Xmas to you too :)
peterskuse 2 months ago
My boyfriend doesn't eat Pork. Is there any other substitue meat, I can use for the stuffing mixture?
Also what is the purpose of the white wine?
Michaellaj 2 months ago
@Michaellaj - Not really. You can use more softened butter and add that under the skin which will help keep the breast meat from drying out, but it's not as effective as pork sausage meat, which stays in place during cooking and continually bastes the breast meat. The wine is for flavour, but is optional.
peterskuse 2 months ago
hi im cooking a crown of turkey for xmas !!! was gunner follow this recipe .. the timings i have on the turkey itself is 2hr 25mins ... the weight is 3.653kg ... if i follow yr recipe would i have to still do the 40mins before plus the cooking time of 2hrs and twrenty five and yr 30mins after ..
seems a long time seeing the timings on turkey say only 2hrs and twenty five ....
HELP !!!!!THANKS
missminty1975 2 months ago
@missminty1975 - Follow my video for making stuffing and gravy etc, but use the recommended cooking times on your turkey crown packaging as cooking a turkey crown is different and won't need as much cooking.
peterskuse 2 months ago
I did this turkey for thanksgiving it was awsome, best turkey ever!!!!!
carlsmithey 2 months ago 4
this is my first turkey, i saw the bacon and i was amazed. then i read and everyone liked it! so im trying it now. i used everything EXEPT FOR wine, sage,carrots, time, and one other ingredient for the gravy. i used jimmy dean sausage and oscar myer bacon with land o lakes butter. a butter ball 15lbs turkey and plain water in the bottom of a pan with a rack that i made with foil pan metal rack. its the 3rd hour in the oven and it SMELLS SO GOOD i can wait ima post up when i eat it!!!!
flowmaster2010 2 months ago 5
hey there...was just wondering....if i omit the sausage meat for the stuffing will the turkey still come out juicy? because my stuffing consists of bread, eggs, milk, sage, parsley, chives, cooked onion, black pepper and salt...no meat...and i love it that way
but if the sausage makes the turkey more moist...please let me know...thanks :)
kristinadk 3 months ago 3
@kristinadk - It's the fat in the pork sausage meat that bastes the turkey breast during cooking that makes it so moist & juicy.
peterskuse 3 months ago 4
@peterskuse ah i knew it! ok well i'll try out your sausage stuffing then...thanks! :)
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This video makes the best turkey I have had in some time. It is so juicy and the stuffing under the skin was wonderful. Love youtube for there quality to the point simple ways to fix everyday problems.
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I tried this recipe on thanksgiving. It was a hit!! The turkey was the most moist turkey I've ever eaten. The stuffing was to die for! Thank you!
missceli83 3 months ago 9
nice!!!!
jadyberry1 3 months ago 2
I used video this as my guide for the turkey I have cooked yesterday for Thanksgiving. This was the BEST TURKEY EVER!!! It was juicy and flavorful, just perfect. Thank you for sharing this, from now on, will always cook my turkey this way.
claudiadavis01 3 months ago 9
@claudiadavis01 - Glad you had a great Thanksgiving and the best Turkey ever :)
peterskuse 3 months ago 4
Thank you! My first time cooking a turkey and it turned out so juicy!
mcrnini8 3 months ago in playlist Favorite videos 8
@mcrnini8 - You're welcome :) Try the turkey cold the next day and it'll still be moist & juicy!
peterskuse 3 months ago 4
more bacon strips.
SixStricke 3 months ago 2
whats a gas mark?
criptedfluff 3 months ago 2
@criptedfluff - It's the temperature setting for a gas oven. Use the C or F heat settings if you have an electric oven.
peterskuse 3 months ago 3
Wow this is the best recipe ever thanks!!!
britneysprsfan1 3 months ago 8
do we have to add 1/2 of sage AND 1/2 cup of parsley ?
TheMrGarciahernan 3 months ago 3
@TheMrGarciahernan - No, 1/2 cup total of sage & parsley, but feel free to use any herbs that you like.
peterskuse 3 months ago 3
what do u do with the bacon after u've used it?
eAsianGirl 3 months ago 2
@eAsianGirl - Eat it, throw it away or give it to the dog ;)
peterskuse 3 months ago 3
@eAsianGirl I was thinking of pan frying it to get it cooked more crisper and cutting the pieces and adding it to my mash potato.
LAmellyMel85 3 months ago
do you eat the stuffing ? or you dont have to?
iiVyyx3 3 months ago
@iiVyyx3 - You don't have to, but it would be a real shame as it's totally delicious ;)
peterskuse 3 months ago
does it make the turkey taste like bacon? im just wondering cause i dont like bacon... and if it does taste like bacon is there anything i can use to substitute bacon to make it just as good?
travistheman014 3 months ago
@travistheman014 - It doesn't taste like bacon, but just use more butter and baste the breast well at the end if you don't want to use it.
peterskuse 3 months ago
@mrsolidsnake691 - Pork sausage meat is best due to the fat content (Which bastes the Turkey breast during cooking). Just buy pork sausages and remove the skins if you can't buy sausage meat.
peterskuse 3 months ago
Thank u very much I will try it this thanksgiving
cysh81108 3 months ago 2
omg this looks soo good this is my first time cooking a turkey :) thank you i loved your video!
couturebri10 3 months ago 4
What is a gas mark? Do u really need to use it?
loveammy 3 months ago 3
@loveammy - Only if you have a gas oven ;)
peterskuse 3 months ago 3
I did this last year and it was a HIT! I am going to do this again this year and every year. Thank you so much!
jupiterabc123 3 months ago 6
@jupiterabc123 - You're very welcome. Have a great Thanksgiving dinner :)
peterskuse 3 months ago 3
Question for anyone who used this recipe... What white wine should I use? I was thinking a Chardonnay because that seems to be standard when cooking poultry, but I would like to use Riesling or Sauvignon Blanc. What have you guys used?
ccyute 3 months ago
@ccyute - It's all good :) I've also used a good dry cider with great results.
peterskuse 3 months ago 2
thank you so much for this video...i will try it...what kind of sausage meat did you use for the stuffing?
islandboy0989 3 months ago 2
@islandboy0989 - Pork sausage meat. Not too lean, as it needs the fat to baste the Turkey breast. Have a great Thanksgiving :)
peterskuse 3 months ago 3
@peterskuse thank you for getting back...Have a happy Thanksgiving!
islandboy0989 3 months ago
Love it! Thank you
es0b 3 months ago 2
can i put the stuffing in the belly, in addition to under the skin?
millenium2003 3 months ago
@millenium2003 - You can, but you will have to increase the cooking time, which will result in the meat drying out. I recommend you cook extra stuffing separately.
peterskuse 3 months ago 2
This looks delicious but arduous. Gonna try it for Christmas... It will be my first Turkey. Pray for Christmas... Great video by the way... I thoroughly appreciated your time
ccyute 3 months ago 4
@ccyute - It's worth it ;)
peterskuse 3 months ago 2
Quick question, since we don't eat pork, should I still put butter on top of the turkey, but then just not put any bacon on afterwards? This looks so delicious, I cannot wait to try it out! Thank you for the recipe!
wassup8845 3 months ago 2
@wassup8845 - If you're not using either the pork sausage meat stuffing under the skin or the bacon on top, then use just the butter on top and the same amount of butter under the skin as well. Can't guarantee the same results of course, but it'll still taste good. Just remember to baste well at the end.
peterskuse 3 months ago 3
Sir you are a god send! Thankyou so much! I cooked this last year and cant wait to do it again. Have no doubts peope this is delicious. This is the best stuffing I have ever had once again thankyou!
MrDewDevil 3 months ago 6
@MrDewDevil - You're very welcome. Have a great Thanksgiving :)
peterskuse 3 months ago 3
im 20 years old and i want to try this recipe but i cant get wine. so is it necessary or is there another alternative?
candygir87528 3 months ago 4
@candygir87528 - Wine is optional. Just using water is fine. Or you can invite someone over 21 to dinner and ask them to bring some white wine. Tell them to arrive early and use that ;)
peterskuse 3 months ago 6
I used this recipe last year and you are a genius! It was the moist and juicy turkey ever! It was so juicy and moist when we sliced for carving boiling clear juice came right of the breast! One question I stuffed the stomach and it did add way more cooking time but we also put vinegar in the water before cooking the turkey was this right?
Wmedrano1983 3 months ago 7
@Wmedrano1983 - Glad you enjoyed it ;) I personally never stuff the cavity, as it adds too much time to the cooking, which can dry out the meat. Vinegar in the water? Never heard of that. What is it supposed to do?
peterskuse 3 months ago 5
Ok thanx! Its going to be my first turkey! Im so scared and excited
Mylove2507 3 months ago 3
@Mylove2507 - Just follow the instructions and you'll be fine. Best of luck.
peterskuse 3 months ago 4
Will it taste like bacon?
Mylove2507 3 months ago 4
@Mylove2507 - No, it will taste like the most delicious & juiciest turkey you have ever eaten ;)
peterskuse 3 months ago 6
This will be my first time making turkey and I look forward to using your recipe. It takes a while but doesn't seem complicated or intimidating. Thanks for the recipe!
shanette247 3 months ago 16
when making the gravy...do you use the fat only or do you remove the fat and use only the brown juice?
italianfirefly 4 months ago 7
@italianfirefly - Only the meat juices for the gravy. As in the video, place all the turkey juices in a fridge or freezer and the fat will solidify, making it easy to remove. You can also get one of those jugs with a spout at the bottom, but I prefer the chilling method. Don't throw the fat away though, as you can use it to roast potatoes the next day, and they are delicious.
peterskuse 4 months ago 9
no stuffing in the stomach and stuff??
Gavriella11 4 months ago 7
@Gavriella11 - Nope, as it add adds a lot to the cooking time, and then the meat can dry out. If you want more stuffing, I suggest you make it separately. Stuffing balls are good and only take 30 mins to cook.
peterskuse 4 months ago 5
Look nice , delicious and tasty -- thank @abdul2022
abdulhameed2007 4 months ago 4
Can I still brine the Turkey then follow this recipe???
nevermindthefury 4 months ago 5
@nevermindthefury - No need. This will be the juiciest turkey you've ever eaten :)
peterskuse 4 months ago 5
@peterskuse Thank you very much!!
nevermindthefury 4 months ago 4
Looks great!!
TheVittleVlog 7 months ago 5
@TheVittleVlog - Tastes even better! ;-)
peterskuse 7 months ago 5
THANK YOU! YOU SAVED ME!
DarkHellion14 1 year ago 9
im cooking it right now(:
may i just say its so far so good and verry yummy looking THANK YOU SOO MUCH
mlolopez97 1 year ago 6
it's my first roasted turkey so I'm quite nervous
I try my best to follow your recipe but 2 different things are
(1) I forgot to buy rack, so I use a small oven-proved cup instead, do you think it's gonna be ok?
(2) I put some vegetables around Turkey, does this effect something?
thank you for the lesson ;-D
pairadizo 1 year ago 6
@pairadizo - Halved onions placed under the bird is a good alternative to the rack. I recommend you always cook the veg separately.
peterskuse 1 year ago 7
if i put the turkey in th pan with no skillet will the turkey be more moist. I just have a large pan of foil, can i just put the whole turkey in without the skillet, i do everything shown but not the pan you have.
bichthuyyork 1 year ago 7
@bichthuyyork - A LOT of juice and fat comes off the bird during cooking, so you need a pan to catch it all, or you will have a very messy oven ;-)
peterskuse 1 year ago 5
What if i do not want to stuff with stuffing? Do I do everything else the same way just without doing the stuffing?
shaymaly01 1 year ago 7
@shaymaly01 - Yes, but it won't be as moist and juicy.
peterskuse 1 year ago 6
will it still be some what juicy without doing the stuffing? can i put some butter under the skin will this help any?
shaymaly01 1 year ago 6
@shaymaly01 - Butter under the skin will help keep the breast moist and juicy.
peterskuse 1 year ago 6
I am HUNGY!!!
zul853 1 year ago 4
The throat and the butt are mine....thank you for the lesson.
alexthebullo 1 year ago 3
uhmm.. what do u do with the bacon after removing it?
filoprince 1 year ago 6
@filoprince - Eat it or give it to the dog. Merry Xmas :-)
peterskuse 1 year ago 5
I have cooked a turkey before, but this year I want to try this method! I have a butterball turkey and the directions said not to add water or cover. Will this work for my turkey?
MrDewDevil 1 year ago 5
@MrDewDevil - If the turkey is completely defrosted, all packaging removed, and you follow the instructions in the video, then I don't see why not.
peterskuse 1 year ago 4
@peterskuse Maybe a crazy question but my bird is in the oven and I just noticed that I forgot to add the egg to the stuffing mix. Will it make a big difference?
MrDewDevil 1 year ago
how do you get the stuffing out of the turkey??
22331121 1 year ago 4
@22331121 - You don't. You get a layer of delicious stuffing with every slice of turkey breast. Tastes great and looks lovely on the plate as well.
peterskuse 1 year ago 4
Which type of sausage meat do you use?
tiBbLeX 1 year ago 5
@tiBbLeX - The best pork sausage meat you can afford. I personally use 85% outdoor-reared pork sausages, and just remove the skins.
peterskuse 1 year ago 4
@peterskuse Cheers!
tiBbLeX 1 year ago 4
It works! My family never tasted the most perfect turkey for thanksgiving. Thank you!
BobaBubBud 1 year ago 6
@BobaBubBud - Glad you all enjoyed it :-)
peterskuse 1 year ago 2
Thank you for the gravy recipe :0)
Dancingfirefly1 1 year ago 4
@Dancingfirefly1 - You're most welcome :-)
peterskuse 1 year ago 4
I cooked and served this recipe today. Everyone was thrilled as was I. The blend of flavors from the sausage to the gravy was outstanding and also, you were right about this bird being moist. Thank you for the post. It made for a wonderful Thanksgiving dinner with family and friends.
titanium9000 1 year ago 6
At about 6:13, right above that dark brown spot in the center of the turkey, it looks like a man's face. It's about a third of the size of the dark spot. I'm not kidding, lol. Does anyone else see that? Apart from that, I'm cookin' my bird like this tomorrow!
radconserv86 1 year ago 4
A coworker (here in the States) told me about this video & method. I am going to prepare my turkey this way tomorrow. You have done an excellent job & kept it simple on the instructions/directions.
Question Regarding the Stuffing: I have an 11 pound turkey. Are the portions of the recipe for the stuffing for any size turkey or will I have to add / take away due to the size of my turkey?
CBP8748D 1 year ago 2
I Agree with all other posting. You are very helpful and your directions are so eay to follow. This is the 1st year that I will be cooking turkey so I am pretty nervous. Hope all turns out good. Thanks and have yourself a great thanksgiving.
venami1 1 year ago 3
Hi. Great Idea!! Question though, constant basting will reduce oven temp greatly won't it?
Jere616 1 year ago 4
@Jere616 - Basting is only required in the final stages to brown the Turkey. It should only take 20 seconds per baste, so serious heat loss in the oven. The stuffing, butter and bacon bastes the bird during the main cooking period, so no basting is required then.
peterskuse 1 year ago 3
@peterskuse You have convinced me to try this method this year. I appreciate you taking the time to do the video and responding to my question. Blessings.
Jere616 1 year ago 4
I will be trying out this recepie and ill tell you how it goes!
AllCricketTalk 1 year ago 6
what kind of bacon do u use?
claraq2000 1 year ago 6
@claraq2000 - I use what is known as 'streaky' bacon in the UK, but any bacon with some fat on it will do. It is the fat from the bacon, along with the stuffing under the skin that keeps the turkey breast so moist and juicy. You don't have to eat the bacon after cooking if you don't want to, as it's done it's job. It makes a nice treat for the dog or cat ;-)
peterskuse 1 year ago 4
I'm sure you're right about that! (she says blushing as she hides the box of Stove-Top stuffing mix)
DOSBoxMom 1 year ago 4
I suppose having the stuffing between the skin and the meat would get it cooked through more quickly (& safely) than inside the bird. I always cook my stuffing separately, though.
DOSBoxMom 1 year ago 4
@DOSBoxMom - Exactly right, but the main reason to put the stuffing under the skin is to keep the breast meat extra moist and juicy. You will never go back once you've tried this method :-)
peterskuse 1 year ago 3
this is gonna be my first thanks giving on my own gonna make this for friends and i looks fairly easy directions are excellent
efkilla 1 year ago 5
Hi, I can't get fresh sage or parsley, can I substitute with dried herbs? If so what quantities do you recommend. I cooked this recipe last Christmas minus the stuffing and it was the best ever! Thanks.
uru180 1 year ago 5
@uru180 It won't be as good, but you can use a teaspoon of dried herbs (Dried sage, oregano and thyme are OK, but not dried parsley). Add the stuffing this year, and it will be even better :-)
peterskuse 1 year ago 5
Looks delicious. How do you get the stuffing out?
bigbuggie5 1 year ago 7
@bigbuggie5 - You don't. You slice the breast and each piece gets a layer of stuffing on it. Looks great on the plate and is delicious :-)
peterskuse 1 year ago 6
Will it make a difference if I baste with vegetable oil?
tdiman46 1 year ago 7
@tdiman46 You won't get the same flavour, and difficult to put oil under the skin, so won't be as moist. I recommend you use extra virgin olive oil if you want to use oil.
peterskuse 1 year ago 5
What does the bacon slices do?
tdiman46 1 year ago 6
@tdiman46 Adds flavour and extra moistness. Take them off at the end, keep warm and serve with the turkey. Delicious!
peterskuse 1 year ago 5
This is a fantastic video! My turkey is already in the oven and I am just now seeing this video...argh! Next time I'll have to try this. :) The directions are just so easy to follow and the video is excellent! Great video and recipe!
soul4tran 1 year ago 7
i saw this video and decided i was going to follow this at christmas. can i just say it was amazing i deff advise you to try this.....everyone loved it !!!!!!
craigeyrdwest 2 years ago 9
Wow ,theres alot of different recipies but i give this one *****!
supercarmen1 2 years ago 10
Ok i am going to have my first Christmas dinner and i am going to use this recipe for tommorow, so God help me. if it turns out great i will give you a shout if not i guess we will have to eat ham sandwhiches. :)
carter20081985 2 years ago 10
I used this method 2 years ago after watching this video and the turkey turned out to be F-A-N-T-A-S-T-I-C!!!!!!!!!
Thanks!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
skybabaoriginal 2 years ago 9
I'm about to go where no man has gone before.....into the kitchen!.....nah just kiddin,it's half six on Christmas Eve morning here in -8C Galway,Ireland and i'm gonna try you're method for a change as the honour fell to me this Christmas(i should be so lucky).....Cheers,have a good one!...Nollaig Shona Duit!
noelio67 2 years ago 7
I usually roast my turkey breast side down the entire time. Will it work with this way (24lbd turkey) or do you recommend breast side up the entire cooking time?
2divagal 2 years ago 7
Breast side up or you won't get the 'moist making' benefit of the butter and sausage meat on the breast.
peterskuse 2 years ago 4
I am planning a different, more traditional, dressing - with bread and placed in the cavities rather than on top as shown. Would this make a difference in the result?
scotacus 2 years ago 8
Yes it will. The breast meat will not get basted during cooking and will not be as moist. You will have to increase the cooking times as well if filling the cavity.
peterskuse 2 years ago 4
finally a straight forward way to cook turkey,no shite music or thick presenters well done.
watabunchaplonkas 2 years ago 8
uuuaaaooo thanks
iuqu 2 years ago 7
very good
evonkow 2 years ago 8
this year 4 christmas dinner im cooking it this way with the bacon strips , it'll be the 1st time il make it like this, thxs 4 this video,
chinikumhai 2 years ago 9
After many years of using the oven bag, I found this technique to be the best. Instead, I injected the bird with extra chicken broth at the breast area. The bacon slices was used as a barrier around the bird to protect it from drying out the juices from the inside!. With an 18lb bird, I was amazed that the breast and drumsticks were perfectly browned, not too dark!. After 30 minutes of resting, the bird is still warm and the juices were oozing out after carving! Great video!
dinotx69 2 years ago 10
I'll be honest...i hate writing posts and such, but after trying this method of cooking a turkey i felt compelled to do so. This has been THE best turkey i have ever roasted. Everyone invited couldn't stop talking about how moist and wet the breast was. Awesome video, awesome roast. Boom shakalaka
botoflea 2 years ago 9
Thanks. Glad you all enjoyed it.
peterskuse 2 years ago
i JUST FiNiSHED MAKiNG iT!!!!! YEAH MY FiRST TiME TiME MAKiNG TURKEY AND iTZ GREAT!!!!
ShortyBaebii 2 years ago 9
I did a similar reciepe last yr with maple syrup and it was a huge hit...i dont usually cook the turkey and had no idea what i was doin but it worked
egbtvs 2 years ago 8
JUST ONE WORD WOW!!!!!
LEONORA2801 2 years ago 9
If you are using a Brine Turkey does the cooking time change?
gophins22 2 years ago 8
No, just weigh the bird and use the same cooking times. Use a cooking thermometer to double-check it is cooked thoroughly before resting.
peterskuse 2 years ago
could u use mixed herbs insted of just sage and parsley?
muntario1982 2 years ago 7
Use any herbs you prefer. Dried herbs are fine if you haven't got fresh, but don't use as much.
peterskuse 2 years ago
Would you suggest brining the turkey when using this recipe?
desixcutie04 2 years ago 7
No need. See comments below :-)
peterskuse 2 years ago
mmmmm i want that Turkey so bad im going to show this video to my mom cuz she never stuffed under the skin
AWACStunderhead 2 years ago 7
This Brit guy really knows what' he's doing. He covered it all and it was a terrific looking turkey. Good job, bro.
sigzor85 2 years ago 8
i tryed this recipe and it was a HIT!!!! it left everyone speechless... :)
aaranii86 2 years ago 8
I'm glad you all enjoyed it :-)
peterskuse 2 years ago
Now that is cooking.
missblueladie 2 years ago 7
Im gonna try this on a chicken before x-mas. thanks!
ammaretto 2 years ago 8
I have NEVER seen a bird stuffed UNDER its skin!
ammaretto 2 years ago 21