Whole Turkey
Everything you need to grill, roast, spatchcock, or smoke a whole turkey is here, from top-rated recipes to cooking times and tips.
![overhead angle looking down at a full spatchcocked butter-roasted turkey with lemon garnishes](https://www.allrecipes.com/thmb/pldZ-fgCwUqJjKZEPDOPLDpj5-M=/364x242/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():focal(999x0:1001x2)/Spatchcocked-Butter-Roasted-Lemon-and-Herb-Turkey-with-Gravy-MFS_106_1x1-209e307c21e64788b7fd86b61dacea0d.jpg)
Spatchcocked Butter-Roasted Lemon and Herb Turkey with Gravy
![looking at a whole turkey that was in a smoker with a slice cut off](https://www.allrecipes.com/thmb/xYdU-kNDIt_e9g2J3Rdgo1iQp5g=/364x242/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():focal(999x0:1001x2)/16984-Turkey-In-A-Smoker-ddmfs-084-4x3-1-b1fc2e6b35484a2a9310d22874d6c41e.jpg)
Turkey in a Smoker
![Roasted turkey on a platter with fresh herbs and oranges.](https://www.allrecipes.com/thmb/wZnfb7KgB8pwkG3nfBt81jR-bv4=/364x242/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():focal(1999x0:2001x2)/ALR-166160-juicy-thanksgiving-turkey-VAT-4958-4x3-e9fdc719770d4661b5d831f958e6eb78.jpg)
Juicy Thanksgiving Turkey
![close up view of BBQ Turkey on a platter with kale](https://www.allrecipes.com/thmb/1wCqKyv2r3kIzc4N65ro7TU7TCI=/282x188/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():focal(999x0:1001x2)/6031248-bbq-turkey-MamaMia57-4x3-1-76cacc630cbe41d4afbb4e7d75f86646.jpg)
BBQ Turkey
![Two raw turkeys](https://www.allrecipes.com/thmb/xoXLBpUhdJZw5HYj9Y3d8j9AE38=/282x188/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():focal(116023x391999:116025x392001)/101295186-Raw-Turkeys-Photo-by-Meredith-2ff1b4691f324000998f1664b2b2f18e.jpg)
This Is the ONLY Time You Should Wash a Turkey
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Brined and Roasted Whole Turkey
![a mid angle view of a gas grilled turkey resting on a wooden cutting board, perfectly golden brown.](https://www.allrecipes.com/thmb/wkVORtI-twvnUMx61Ym6VMhODZo=/282x188/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():focal(759x919:761x921)/258726-gas-grill-turkey-vat-04-1x1-1-e6a60b9314ba4ebfa184aa01ba1e84f8.jpg)
Gas Grill Turkey
![a close up, low angle view of sliced herb roasted turkey on a serving platter with fresh herbs](https://www.allrecipes.com/thmb/pqePaM4RilK6R1hLQsEGv_Vwgas=/282x188/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():focal(999x0:1001x2)/41393-easy-herb-roasted-turkey31-4x3-6d044270925446dd8333025fd61986b5.jpg)
Easy Herb-Roasted Turkey
![a perfect-looking roast turkey on a white platter garnished with herbs and whole roasted carrots](https://www.allrecipes.com/thmb/jo7TK8B_I-pDrIRCmZg_xENFNmw=/282x188/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():focal(1966x984:1968x986)/1061659_ChefJohnsRoastTurkeyandGravy4x3-1735bd98ef594280a7c01e519973acd1.jpg)
Chef John's Roast Turkey and Gravy
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Cajun Deep-Fried Turkey
![](https://www.allrecipes.com/thmb/0lWWkQtEJZHfRSx0lWmiUbxqB-8=/282x188/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():focal(598x0:600x2)/6045938-0c309beed58e47d5ba4489d866d89ffe.jpg)
Turducken
![](https://www.allrecipes.com/thmb/ac0tJsvzlBBj14QAIdxFzNoFoik=/282x188/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():focal(479x0:481x2)/2825192-d3fa371de1474d1aa70190cdc80bc71c.jpg)
Dry Brine Turkey
![50593.jpg](https://www.allrecipes.com/thmb/jHcfdxvzdYxotqplSkm3YsixooI=/282x188/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():focal(479x0:481x2)/50593-819d5a51c0714e31aab273dc58f5c374.jpg)
The World's Best Turkey
![rosemary roasted turkey](https://www.allrecipes.com/thmb/w346s2gzRRbbyr0i2O-Dd7K_pxw=/282x188/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():focal(324x0:326x2)/1042381-8b9cee20efcd4adebc8925c86cccd8f7.jpg)
Rosemary Roasted Turkey
![](https://www.allrecipes.com/thmb/RZ3vKUJXnV7ePF6r6ErCJxDl4Hw=/282x188/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():focal(479x0:481x2)/1873697-bb0f70d31499472694719665421974a3.jpg)
Juicy Two-Stage Thanksgiving Turkey Marinade
![close up view of whole Roast Turkey served with white rice in a blue bowl](https://www.allrecipes.com/thmb/pyoCqy1eaai0KxectrrLPZyBc7c=/282x188/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():focal(599x0:601x2)/1001893-very-moist-and-flavorful-roast-turkey-bigcountry-4x3-1-396a9a559c0d4c5bb228c0e5943983cb.jpg)
Very Moist and Flavorful Roast Turkey
![close up view of a roasted turkey in a roasting pan](https://www.allrecipes.com/thmb/vS0rUTO0zhvk8OVHlGuF9zbGG5M=/282x188/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():focal(479x0:481x2)/1073203-upside-down-turkey-Cindy-Capps-Lepp-4x3-1-86db23d21fac4271b3fa36aee8f4963d.jpg)
Upside-Down Turkey
![roasted turkey on a rack](https://www.allrecipes.com/thmb/vDbSWv0g8FM6dw7TABpCSnU1tWQ=/282x188/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():focal(1079x639:1081x641)/4536913-homestyle-turkey-the-michigander-way-photo-by-bd.weld_-2000-d4d76ca1d5314d0a81494d88d6a12e59.jpg)
Homestyle Turkey, the Michigander Way
![close up view of a slice of Boneless Whole Turkey with gravy on a white plate](https://www.allrecipes.com/thmb/IZaRjk0q_fXgi7_xUjDFQcCgQFU=/282x188/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():focal(399x0:401x2)/1721886-chef-johns-boneless-whole-turkey-Lorem-Ipsum-1x1-1-c48bf121563745ecb717b3c2324ef748.jpg)
Chef John's Boneless Whole Turkey
![](https://www.allrecipes.com/thmb/FtbxuG09kjnygks01Lh25BNdLz0=/282x188/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():focal(479x0:481x2)/2798819-fcdad9974c36482fa88aa2fcef799ec1.jpg)
McCormick Savory Herb Rub Roasted Turkey
![close up view of Grilled Turkey in an aluminum roasting pan, on a grill](https://www.allrecipes.com/thmb/jzD8D9hjVx7bYzxodPvzUucqYwU=/282x188/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():focal(999x0:1001x2)/4587996-the-greatest-grilled-turkey-Tocs-4x3-1-1b3d964b45ab497484fba03f7911c94a.jpg)
The Greatest Grilled Turkey
![Thanksgiving Turkey](https://www.allrecipes.com/thmb/2by-rG9ebAzzAki4QUXAybUUEZY=/282x188/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():focal(324x0:326x2)/102117501-Thanksgiving-Turkey-Photo-by-Meredith-resized-9c2397004d944023af5c6584acceb50f.jpg)
How to Truss a Turkey the Easy Way
![a beautifully bronzed whole turkey on a grill](https://www.allrecipes.com/thmb/lY4RBWOp-ajVDPx3e-tx7pJpg2s=/282x188/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():focal(304x203:306x205)/1780729_Smoked-Turkey_Photo-by-BIG-BOY-68f924e3b9e14cd8b79d87d9b5734990.jpg)
How to Smoke a Turkey
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Smoked Turkey (Without Smoker)
![](https://www.allrecipes.com/thmb/7k6xb1V8RIWFI66Gs0rdpn5efAQ=/282x188/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():focal(479x0:481x2)/6169807-c24d0e92f9c44ce9821008d98713054c.jpg)
Smoked Turkey
![](https://www.allrecipes.com/thmb/YMWpa0t4oeldrDaLjjhESl9qKxs=/282x188/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():focal(539x0:541x2)/7347679-143e8328e68e4ffa963b04d5ff3085e4.jpg)
Garbage Can Turkey
![close up view of a Roasted Peruvian Turkey in a roasting pan on the stove](https://www.allrecipes.com/thmb/_HHcMQ9wCapSbYX8teJ2LCu8FKo=/282x188/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():focal(479x0:481x2)/3590874-roast-peruvian-turkey-Chef-John-1x1-1-6e1823534d194e02abaaef4002186e6e.jpg)
Roast Peruvian Turkey
![Sous Vide Whole Turkey](https://www.allrecipes.com/thmb/_V8HOh5F9xSG5JdF3R5RhHj9HKs=/282x188/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():focal(1511x0:1513x2)/Sous-Vide-Whole-Turkey-jubilee2x-1x1-1-b506a6903dd64ca08f59b3801442ed53.jpg)
Sous Vide Whole Turkey
![](https://www.allrecipes.com/thmb/HDOuNsT0MLusCTH9evfz_-mKb1c=/282x188/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():focal(1223x0:1225x2)/9318850-151167c2cccc44279803e6efd8c8b690.jpg)
Cola Roast Turkey
![Card Placeholder Image](https://www.allrecipes.com/thmb/NYr1oQD3KWhZ9wJsyVOnfljSrkQ=/282x188/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/ar_defaultPlaceHolderImage-01ff595bb5c043819991b30b49bbb057.png)
Apple-Stuffed Turkey
![close up view of Turkey with Italian Meat Stuffing in a roasting pan](https://www.allrecipes.com/thmb/LMjW5AIy16dFky6PXRjLPd6tXd4=/282x188/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():focal(599x0:601x2)/9220262-thanksgiving-turkey-with-italian-meat-stuffing-Rahul-Dorairaj-4x3-1-07aaa7fb22d14f1dbc905673318ec6ee.jpg)
Thanksgiving Turkey with Italian Meat Stuffing
![Traditional greek turkey and chestnut stuffing on a silver platter garnished with sliced oranges and fresh herbs.](https://www.allrecipes.com/thmb/rzuBMlVYCyBtYGrr2_JZfdmA4YU=/282x188/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():focal(1366x478:1368x480)/78393_GreekTraditionalTurkeyWithChestnutandPineNutStuffing_MFS__08-6c8b3012c03c48169af6ff9d5fc8e128.jpg)
When to Buy Your Thanksgiving Turkey This Year
![overhead view on prep station readying a Thanksgiving turkey brine.](https://www.allrecipes.com/thmb/06LxOA4LA0UOLl0Wc3MCIUbxKg0=/282x188/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():focal(1239x659:1241x661)/234005-thanksgiving-turkey-brine-2x1-LSH-26ae05db7d6e43ebb7b3cdb551ac5f00.jpg)
Thanksgiving Turkey Brine
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Brining and Cooking the Perfect Turkey with Delicious Gravy
![High angle view of thanksgiving turkey with lemons in plate on table](https://www.allrecipes.com/thmb/Q2k7K5TRvDc6j7xiJEvUtmP_GU4=/282x188/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():focal(999x0:1001x2)/230122-laurens-apple-cider-roast-turkey-armag-1x1-1-99ab81c1c4924441aac9f6384cd3c313.jpg)
Lauren's Apple Cider Roast Turkey
![](https://www.allrecipes.com/thmb/0SQ2O5aSruAtA7bz4NFKY0eSbTI=/282x188/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():focal(479x0:481x2)/4209891-0f4cea381423420491c1b56c096505ec.jpg)
Maple Roast Turkey
![](https://www.allrecipes.com/thmb/UUd41aMR_7tSPJbmEWzU4PgW4Xc=/282x188/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():focal(1823x0:1825x2)/8792720-080e3624185047558c8c9b843b2cd367.jpg)
Buttermilk-Brined Turkey
![holiday hack turkey delivery](https://www.allrecipes.com/thmb/rvFJuMaK6aicXAaDZCmeEqTZncc=/282x188/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():focal(599x0:601x2)/perdue-farms-ham-turkey-tout-fc5622918c544dabadcb014542d5db06.jpg)
Holiday Hack: 10 Places to Order Turkey for Thanksgiving Dinner
![Perfect Turkey on a white dish with faux leaves and cranberries](https://www.allrecipes.com/thmb/ZCtL6GclPDhPPiWhmtRxH77j3cg=/282x188/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():focal(479x0:481x2)/Perfect-Turkey-f68aa570e166481e930ef4710da01702.jpg)
Our 13 Best Thanksgiving Turkey Recipes of All Time Are 5-Star Winners All the Way
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Honey-Smoked Turkey
![](https://www.allrecipes.com/thmb/0cv6L93A8X13R_74851w7Ut1NGo=/282x188/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():focal(977x0:979x2)/4589134-995d8657bf65444aa024b9d3125add26.jpg)
Herb-Glazed Roasted Turkey
![](https://www.allrecipes.com/thmb/gW0YxLYFkSZmIY7isSOt3TdMp3s=/282x188/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():focal(479x0:481x2)/882985-499681b321b64939affbf46f27044049.jpg)
English Honey-Roasted Turkey
![](https://www.allrecipes.com/thmb/3yB1qRuxwYJi6HqQMdTd_-5OOjg=/282x188/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():focal(124x0:126x2)/144819-fe5a8d047f594d6b9ee04de2f7a4b0e2.jpg)
Spicy Roast Turkey
![](https://www.allrecipes.com/thmb/foaoIoSOw8I9RBbFTfL3qzGqzyw=/282x188/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():focal(479x0:481x2)/35078-fa869964de2347d8aae5f62cf423d05d.jpg)
Turkey and Stuffing
![Traditional greek turkey and chestnut stuffing on a silver platter garnished with sliced oranges and fresh herbs.](https://www.allrecipes.com/thmb/rzuBMlVYCyBtYGrr2_JZfdmA4YU=/282x188/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():focal(1366x478:1368x480)/78393_GreekTraditionalTurkeyWithChestnutandPineNutStuffing_MFS__08-6c8b3012c03c48169af6ff9d5fc8e128.jpg)
Greek Traditional Turkey with Chestnut and Pine Nut Stuffing
![](https://www.allrecipes.com/thmb/h8RkZxW3fGmzsLrGbKx4EKb-ums=/282x188/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():focal(479x0:481x2)/3667157-cd438366e0db4b0dbab52f6fc1fd7556.jpg)
Grilled Whole Turkey
![](https://www.allrecipes.com/thmb/vxjs-NX3EX4oY40C1FVet9ZChls=/282x188/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():focal(479x0:481x2)/1546898-3943bd8c0b32422bb5232c60bc5a52b4.jpg)
Holiday Turkey with Honey Orange Glaze
![an overhead view of a gorgeous whole smoked turkey on a platter with fresh herbs](https://www.allrecipes.com/thmb/-1D47hrLXT-mTsZsqIOB6qgvq4M=/282x188/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():focal(999x0:1001x2)/228529-easy-smoked-turkey-mfs-mfs504-2x1-1-9e608b8c28f14fd598ef7428d5a6efdd.jpg)
Easy Smoked Turkey
![using carving knife and fork to remove turkey leg](https://www.allrecipes.com/thmb/mxatSJjvtJadASYrEXRNbRm2FIU=/282x188/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():focal(1139x612:1141x614)/carving-a-turkey-step-1-2000-a7f91bae11a44ed3a8e1b3e9ec750856.jpg)
How to Easily Carve a Turkey
![Chef John's Fast Upside-Down Turkey](https://www.allrecipes.com/thmb/Ts0n1ZUjFhELZ4ZkzDGSTjP9XWE=/282x188/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():focal(2450x0:2452x2)/7317692-77ea36178b5b40bd94dfd3d1da73f5d0.jpg)
Fast Upside-Down Turkey
![frozen whole turkey](https://www.allrecipes.com/thmb/1iuoA7LXAe5-A87tZU3ov0lRifM=/282x188/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():focal(999x0:1001x2)/GettyImages-452148815-2000-4867fe209f0f431b9c5330118226e43f.jpg)
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