Anthony Bourdain's Business Turkey

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Bourdain cooked two turkeys for Thanksgiving — a Stunt Turkey dressed up “like a showgirl, with chop frills and elaborate fruit garnishes on a bed of old-school parsley or kale,” for presentation at the table, and this one he carved in the kitchen, so it was ready to serve.

By

Anthony Bourdain

Updated on July 20, 2023

Tested by

Food & Wine Test Kitchen

Anthony Bourdain's Business Turkey — Photo: © Bobby Fisher

Active Time:

15 mins

Total Time:

2 hrs 45 mins

Yield:

10 to 12

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Ingredients

One 14-pound turkey, neck reserved for stock and giblets reserved for stuffing
3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
Kosher salt
Pepper

Directions

Preheat the oven to 425°. Set a V-shape rack in a roasting pan. Brush the turkey all over with the butter and season with salt and pepper. Set the turkey in the rack breast side up and add 2 cups of water to the pan. Roast the turkey for about 2 hours, basting occasionally, until golden and an instant-read thermometer inserted in the inner thigh registers 165°. Transfer the turkey on the V rack to a baking sheet and let rest for 30 minutes. Pour the pan drippings into a bowl and reserve for the stuffing. Carve the turkey, arrange on a platter and serve.