How to Make the BEST Turkey for Thanksgiving! | Chef Jean-Pierre

[@clarencepennybacker5563]

Hi Chef Jean Pierre! I had to tell you that for the first time ever I tried your recipe for the BEST turkey and it certainbly was. My wife, who had to give me some adult supervision :) said it was the best turkey she has ever tasted and she's been doing the turkey dinner for over 45 years! It was an absolute HIT, everyone loved it. You always say it's so easy "a child couyld do it", well this was essy enough for a truck driver to do it so, kinda the same thing! We also added your cranberrie reccipe, fantastic!! Love your passion for cooking and teaching. Thank you

[@PetroBirk]

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[@sofiarivero7332]

Can you use ghee instead of butter

[@suzannegraziano5639]

​@@u-tube9299Yeah but he's funny. He makes it an adventure. Bona petite.

[@eduardobarroso660]

I like his commentary

[@tutubointorreon]

👏👏👏

[@jonathanleevegar229]

Omg Chef. It's been a whole year since I watched your video from last year. Last year I was told I had terminal liver cancer and given 6-12 months but it's been over 16 months. Thanks to the glory of God. Thank you Chef for an amazing year watching your videos... blessings to you my friend. It's been an amazing year and a bit.🙏🏽🙏🏽🤗🤗

[@sammyjo8109]

I hope you continue to be blessed and will join us to watch another new menu from Chef Jean-Pierre next Thanksgiving.

[@Karen-mb4ko]

Stay close to God and keep that positive attitude...doing these two things will help and keep you healed!

[@miriambertram2448]

Wonderful 4 you and your family

[@nanouekonzo5581]

Wow, may God grant you more years.

[@B777-h6q]

Eat soursop/tea leaves

[@willp5376]

This is the only person I can sit and watch all the video without skipping around. Just amazing to watch.

[@Davey480]

I agree. He is so engaging!

[@brandingforentertainers]

Totally agree with that!

[@pjc7351]

THE BEST TURKEY EVER I have been cooking turkey for holidays for 40 years and this recipe (and a turkey from a local farmer) made the best tasting meal. A huge help was also the tutorial on carving the turkey. No more dried white meat. Thank you Chef Jean-Pierrre, you are truly a professional.

[@ChefJeanPierre]

🙏😊

[@tawpgk]

When Chef says, "Hello friends, another fantastic video today," I smile because there is happiness for the next several minutes. Daily doses of Chef is the bonus for the holiday season.

[@annemiekvandorp4457]

One Jean-Pierre a day, keeps the doctor away!

[@johnclifford4185]

Lol this bad boy is 42 minutes long.

[@Annmarie67677]

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[@katenewell5273]

Chef Jean Pierre. I love you. You are my escape from all the worries I have about "healthy eating." I read today about the value of mindlessness over mindfulness, and to me, YOU are my "mindlessness." Your videos are fantasies. This sounds like an insult, but food is my LOVE--how can anyone not live for best-ever food-- and having you bring this truth alive without regard for anything but its JOY is PRICELESS. Don't ever stop. When I need you, you are there.

[@disposablehero4985]

Chef Jean-Pierre, your cheerfulness and optimistic demeanor are contagious.

[@0bob0cya]

This guy is good.

[@tawpgk]

We need a pandemic of ChefJP-21 to make the world a much happier place. Really, if you woke up, had a dose of chef, and cooked his recipes, wouldn't that make at least 50pct of the people much happier and healthier?

[@dleland71]

@@tawpgk And heavier too! :-)

[@tazzmann69696969]

I followed your instructions 100% and honestly, this was the best turkey I have ever cooked. It was not only show stopping beautiful, the juices ran out of the breast when squeezed. I also followed your video on how to properly carve Turkey; it was amazing to serve this piece of art. Everyone loved and raved about it (it had never happened before - ever) . No more overcooked, dry meat. Thank you for passing on your knowledge and doing it with fun! You're a great man!

[@ChefJeanPierre]

So glad you had such a successful thanksgiving! It is comment like yours that makes it all worthwhile! 👍😊

[@schnizdawg]

Is this not the best chef on tv right now???? He’s such a funny person but still I learn so much. Thanks chef! Happy thanksgiving to you

[@russelllong9924]

Awesome!!!!

[@larrymacis643]

Can you put too many vegetables on the pot roast that's what I like thank you

[@Not2daysatan]

Exactly!

[@petermacander2061]

I watched this video several times and followed Chef Jean-Pierre's instructions to the letter. I only added fresh crushed cranberries and rosemary to the stuffing. I even purchased the rack, utensils, and thermometer Chef Jean-Pierre uses beforehand. This was the first time I ever prepared and baked a turkey, a 13 lb bird. The turkey turned out excellent. The white meat was just as soft, moist, and tender as the dark meat. The best turkey I have ever eaten! Superb. Bravo, Chef Jean-Pierre!

[@mortlach186]

What brand of thermometer does he use?

[@biggianthead17]

OMG...I can't stop laughing... when Careless Whispers came on with the hearts...I totally lost it. I cannot remember when I've had so much fun looking at a video and learning amazing stuff. Thank you chef. This year, we're having a Chef Jean Pierre Thanksgiving... from turkey, to stuffing, to gravy (2 kinds). Have a Happy Thanksgiving. I love your channel and you're my favorite food channel.

[@carolyneryan7152]

Me too! The careless whispers was so appropriate but very funny

[@robertdagnese3017]

Me too 🥰

[@elsammanjarres8868]

Me too ❤️❤️💯

[@MrSHOTGUNN5]

The only food channel. This guy, Ya cant help but love him

[@monaholling8614]

Me too! I was laughing like crazy. Chef Jean Pierre is the best and funniest! 😂🤣😂

[@psub1602]

I was a person you had never either cooked or eaten turkey before. But this last thankging was my first Thanksgiving and I had to cook the turkey! I decided to follow this vid and my turkey turned amazing. People loved it and they said it was their best turkey!!! Thank you chef. This is the best cooking channel!!!!

[@ChefJeanPierre]

That is awesome to hear! Thank you! 😀

[@thucucnguyen8920]

I am gonna follow the great footsteps. I will be cooking Turkey exactly like that next year!! 😍

[@Rama1118]

I followed your turkey recipe from last year, and it came out delicious. It was worth waking up at 3am to start cooking. The recipe was so fantastic that it upset my mother. She couldn't understand how I made a better turkey than her on my first try. Thanks for the laughs, and I'll be trying this recipe this year!

[@theoldbigmoose]

The reason Devin, is you when to Chef school by being a student of Chef Jean Pierre! Each video is a PhD level in cooking!

[@Sean-pc8zs]

Devin did you try the brown gravy too? oh my. we did. I only had some merlot to use, no port or cognac, but it still is the most amazing gravy I ever smelled or tasted, no lie.

[@Sean-pc8zs]

@@theoldbigmoose you are absolutely correct, we really are being taught by a master Chef, and he's not even a nasty s.o.b. like Gordon Ramsey lol. and Chef's food is much better than Gordon's fish sauced everything!

[@hvacdr]

im gonna try that and his method. i was a bit surprised about the 325 f cooking temp. but this guy seems to be the best chef i probably spent 4 hours watching his videos in amazement.

[@Rama1118]

@@Sean-pc8zs Not yet! We had to move our Thanksgiving to Sunday to accommodate a surgery plan, but I'll be making my beef and chicken stock from scratch on Saturday and giving it a shot. I'm excited!

[@kjsiii]

Chef, I have been making turkey for Thanksgiving for years, trying a number of different methods, and I have tasted turkey made by many others. Yesterday, I prepared and cooked your turkey recipe for Thanksgiving and I can say without hesitation that yours is the best turkey I have ever tasted in my entire life! Thank you.

[@WhatTheFeather]

Love Chef's humour! Oh, my word, when the romantic music and hearts popped up, it made my day. This is literally the only cooking show that I subscribe to. Not just because Chef is so enthusiastic but also because he teaches so many small tips and tricks, like how to use the grater correctly. I'm learning a lot!

[@paulaoyedele2081]

I actually busted laughing at that...so unexpected.

[@josie5948]

Chef your videos are fantastic,

[@tommypain]

Yup, that was a laugh out loud moment. Hilarious!

[@choronos]

Chef Jean-Pierre is great. I do have 2 other recommendations for you though. Food Wishes (Chef John) is a GREAT channel that is just like this one and chock full of good advice/great recipes. Adam Ragusea also has a lot of useful recipes, but the main draw of his channel are the in depth food science videos (he gets real scientists to interview and everything).

[@jamesprior2496]

Classic!

[@logicaldude3611]

I can't tell you how much I appreciate a guy who puts a few sticks of butter up in that turkey skin. See people putting it all over the outside, does nothing. See some people putting half a stick in there lol... does nothing unless you use A LOT. Lather that sucker up with some seasoned butter, right under the skin. You have to have enough butter in there because it's all gonna melt off. You need enough to really season the whole breast. And if you have stuffing... GOOD LORD, it's amazing. And the drippings? YES. Glad to see he even added more butter to the top. It's gonna melt off but it will season the top of the breast and the skin. SEASONED BUTTER IS KEY! God bless this amazing man.

[@ChefJeanPierre]

🙏😊

[@julietteyork6293]

Sitting at your table for any meal would be a treat and a blessing. What an amazing chef and teacher you are. I’ve never seen anyone prepare a Thanksgiving turkey with as much knowledge and artistry. You hope we invite you to our house? Mama mia, we wouldn’t ever let you leave. God bless you, Chef😍

[@deborahfogel3689]

Absolutely 199% agree✌️

[@kennethpullen6889]

Thank you! I used this as the base recipe for my very first turkey ever. I brined the turkey. For the herb butter I used a tablespoon each of thyme, sage, and rosemary. Everything else was the same. The hardest part for me was separating the skin from the breast to apply the herb butter. I was successful but it was nowhere near as easy as you made it look. I also made the mashed potatoes from one of your other videos. It was all a big hit and several people said it was the best turkey they ever had, so again, THANK YOU! I can't stress enough how wonderful the orange zest was. I also took your advise and got a thermometer. It was a cheap one and the magnet wasn't strong enough to hold it's weight but it was accurate. Took the turkey out at 155 and let it rest 1/2 hour and it was perfect. I can't imagine how many dinners you helped make better. Must be in the hundreds of thousands if not more. Thanks again.

[@melinanguyen-reyes5714]

I’ve used your turkey recipes for 2 years now, and I’m pretty sure I will for the rest of my life! Each year was such a success, and last year my 16-20 pound Turkey was DEMOLISHED between 8 people. It was so juicy, flavorful and easy to follow! I have small kitchen space and I really appreciate that I didn’t have to take additional steps like brining, to achieve that flavorful juiciness. Thank you so much & happy holidays 🥰

[@trae4529]

I watched all the videos in prep of Thanksgiving-- so many useful tips I hadn’t used before -- I’m telling you,, I’ve been making Thanksgiving dinner for a lot of years but this year was the first year where people couldn’t stop raving about how good everything was-- even comments like “this is the best I’ve ever tasted”. For the next two days, my family wouldn’t stop eating the leftovers--and I didn’t even have to force them!😊 It’s amazing how some pretty simple ingredients and techniques make a world of difference-- I love how you really teach us, not just demonstrate--thanks for all you do, Chef JP!

[@ChefJeanPierre]

🙏🙏🙏😀

[@ireneposti6813]

Chef J P is not only a great teacher but also so entertaining. I’ve been so happy since I found you. I just came back from spending three weeks in Europe and got my family and friends hooked on Chef Jean Pierre. Thank you for sharing your wonderful recipes with us 😘

[@jughead8887]

I made this turkey tonight (11/24/22) and it was the best turkey we have ever tasted. It was tender and full of flavor and everyone around the table loved it. Thank You Chef for this great recipe, I will use this method going forward, it was amazing!!!!

[@tannerkellis5135]

Just in time for my morning cup of coffee what a great way to start the day.

[@Lord_Malkior]

I was just about to say the same. Beat me to It!

[@debbiebruce2657]

Me too !😊☕️

[@hydrojet7x70]

Yes same here! Haha

[@MAP1915]

Same here! ☕️👊🏼🤙🏼

[@allen8180]

Hi Chef! We tried to do what you showed on this turkey and wasn't able to do it exactly, but it was the best turkey we have ever had!!! It was a 15 lb turkey and we ate the entire turkey (8 people) in two days! We have never ate a turkey to the bones before. The grandchildren loved it and my son (who has never liked turkey) loved it. Thank you so much! We will never ever fix another turkey that isn't done like this!!!

[@stevebloch3184]

Don't worry Chef, sometimes talking to oneself is the only way to have an intelligent conversation.

[@MrSHOTGUNN5]

That is by far the truest comment ever made

[@aintgonnahappen]

Ha!

[@joe-say-did-it6201]

Amen to that!!

[@laust1750]

🤣

[@heather2493]

Ahhh… good one sir ✌️🔥❤️

[@dohara68]

A chef, a teacher, an artist and a comedian all wrapped up in one! You're my absolute favorite chef to watch! I get so much information from your videos and I'm laughing through most of it! Keep them coming Chef! The world needs more of you!

[@ChefJeanPierre]

Thank you 🙏 🙏🙏

[@racheldavidovitz2203]

Thank u it was great.at to watch u cut Up the turkey

[@lmbrtshrry]

Thank you Chef. My husband told me that this was the best Thanksgiving dinner I have ever made, and he was right. His favorites were the turkey, dressing, gravy and sweet potatoes. I owe it all to you and thank you from the bottom of my heart. He also followed your video to carve the turkey!

[@jimbond7992]

I've always been afraid of cooking poultry. This past Thanksgiving I made my first turkey and it turned out perfectly. Thank you. Even my puppies enjoyed it.

[@riderxl]

Chef no compliment I can think of will do you justice. I've cooking 60 years and I learn something from each of your inspiring and very entertaining videos. Thanks!

[@TheKentuckylady717]

Yes we all do.....he is wonderful.....

[@truecanadian1616]

About 20 years ago we began cooking turkey upside down to ensure the richer side was basting the leaner portion. Spin it halfway through and enjoy a rich self-basted bird.

[@teresacorbitt8031]

I love his cooking show. I watch it all the time. He's funny too.

[@ChefJeanPierre]

🙏👍❤️

[@thomasfair2349]

Thank you Chef, the turkey was awesome! Moist, flavorful, tender, wow! And for those not as adventurous as Chef is when it comes to butter, we used less butter under the skin (but lots of seasoning) and rubbed the leftover all over the outside of the skin, and still got the best turkey ever! The thermometer placement trick also worked, took about 3½-4 hours at 325 for a 20lb bird. Thank you so much Chef, we LOVE your videos!

[@davidking7363]

Thermometer placement did not work for me, got to 160 after 2 hours in Convection Roast oven. I put it into the breast and it is reading 125 so I must not have put it in the correct place. I felt the joint and backed it off just like he did. Now I'm not sure when to take it out. I guess I'll hop to 155 in the breast and see.

[@randymarion2466]

You are so great at what you do, but also so humble about it.... I think that catches our attention, but what keeps our attention, and I really mean this, is your passion for cooking. You couldn't hide it if you tried! In this order, I love your recipes, I love your instruction, and mostly, I love your passion! My only regret was that I was never able to attend your cooking school! OMG, what a blast that would have been! ... Don't change and keep on cooking!

[@tedpytlik8123]

Chef, I followed your turkey recipe this year and wanted to say thank you. I had a 24 1/2 pound bird so timing had to be spot on to ensure it was ready in time for our guests. I did exactly what you did using the sage butter under the skin and lathered all over the top of the bird. I had two Bluetooth probes in the turkey, one in the thigh and one in the breast. Pulled the bird when thigh temp reached 157. Breast temp was well below that but I knew temp would rise while resting. The turkey was absolutely perfect when I carved it like you did. Juiciest turkey I have ever cooked and I have done many over the past five decades. Will never do one any other way. Your method is the best and I received many compliments regarding tenderness and moistness. Made sure to tell them it was your method so suspect you’ll be getting some more subscribers. Thanks again chef. P.S. breaking those wings was a little tricky but I managed to crack those suckers and get them tied behind the birds back.

[@crunkycrunker]

OMG I LOLed. I have to say, I found this channel last thanksgiving (2020) when I was cooking my first turkey ever, and I loved it so much I now watch every video. I hate seafood and I even watch all the seafood videos. I'll never cook them but I watch them anyway because Chef JP is so entertaining. But I have cooked several of his recipes. Most recently was beef Stroganoff and my son said it was the best beef stew he ever ate! The videos are great, the chef is great, the editing is great. Yesterday's video with the Bermuda Triangle/Rectangle cracked me up. I had to pause this turkey video because I was laughing too hard. I would love to see a Q&A with chef JP. Why did he hate the induction cooktop so much?

[@bonniedecosta837]

I used this recipe today and every one of my guests said it was the best turkey they'd ever had. 8 guests and an 18 Lb turkey and we didn't have any leftovers. In the past I've tried roasting bags, brining and even frying once. Who knew all it took was a gob of "buddah." 😂 It was so juicy it honestly didn't even need gravy. This will be my go-to turkey recipe forever. Thanks Chef!

[@adamrevere6714]

3 years in a row now making Chef’s Turkey and everyone is always very excited to eat it. This is hands down the best Turkey ever! Thanks Chef!❤

[@ChefJeanPierre]

🙏🙏🙏❤️

[@adamrevere6714]

Happy Thanksgiving 🦃 Chef!

[@adamrevere6714]

I wish I could send you pictures! It came out “amazing” again this year.

[@violinfx1649]

Truly my best Christmas turkey ever. A total hit! I made an herbed butter with fresh herbs, garlic, and spices. I stuffed it full of apple, orange, onion, and piled excessive butter on the outside just like Jean-Pierre did. I made gravy from the turkey drippings, butter, apple, orange, onion, mixed with bone broth I'd frozen from thanksgiving, it was was the most delicious (and rich) gravy I've ever made. Thanks

[@leemoore9933]

I have never seen a turkey that looked that perfect coming out of the oven, it's beautiful!! Got to love butter.

[@squoctopus]

That's a St. Tropez turkey - a turkey with a French suntan!

[@anthonypenalber2237]

I just made this turkey today! IT WAS "AMAZING MY FRIENDS!"😂😂 I kept repeating "look a this!" Thank you chef!

[@tank6994]

We love your videos better than anything on Food Network. Don’t change anything…. I did your whole turkey and gravy (2021 recipe) it was Amazing my friend! Thank you

[@margaretrys5378]

I made your turkey today. My family was so impressed with the results. I told them it was all you. Not only did I make your recipe but I carved it like you did. Thank you for all your help! We had a wonderful Thanksgiving! Many blessings to you!

[@The1Mustache3]

Wow, this recipe is amazing. Never thought to use apples. That rack is super helpful. The sage and orange butter is perfect with turkey. We appreciate the cooking time/thermometer tips, these things make a huge difference. Sending this to Mom, hope she uses it. Another gem Chef.

[@Revelwoodie]

Well meaning stranger: "I'm going to tell my Mom how she SHOULD cook the turkey." Me: (In slow motion) "NOOOOO!!!"

[@bubbleshughes6169]

I’m 50 and I’ve always used the micro grater with the fruit on top! 😳😳🤦🏼‍♀️🤦🏼‍♀️🤦🏼‍♀️Learn a new skill every day! Thanks JP!!! 😙😙😙😍

[@leahlovesfunplaytime8666]

I tried Jean Pierre’s recipe/technique and the turkey came out amazing ! We bought the same thermometer he used and stopped it at 160 degrees and usually the dry white meat was wonderfully juicy ! He makes cooking fun and explains it well ! 😀

[@Siletzia]

It's Thanksgiving Eve and once again I'm watching Chef Jean-Pierre's excellent turkey episode. Always, sage advice from the maestro extraordinaire!

[@richardrobertson1886]

Nice pun! I see what you did there!

[@amparorodas6798]

Me too I’m watching for the first time ,on my last minute

[@brandingforentertainers]

Made (2024) -Thank you Chef! It was delicious, and I loved sitting and watching this whole long video. As I was carving my turkey I was laughing at myself saying, "I cannot believe that for nearly 60 years I never knew how to carve a turkey until Chef Jean-Pierre taught me". With your method, I also saved a lot of meat. None will go to waste anyway, as I will be using every scrap for a broth and soup. Thanks again!

[@doomedoptimism1015]

Every time I think I know all there is to know about something, Chef Jean Pierre teaches me something new and inspires new ideas for me. Thanks so much for sharing your amazing talents with us and teaching us your wisdom!

[@northof50now]

Thank you Chef. I made this for TG. The bird was so moist, it was still moist as leftover the next day. Made the honey glazed salmon for 1 guest who couldn't eat turkey - also wonderful. Hope your holiday was all you wanted it to be. Rick

[@ChefJeanPierre]

🙏❤️ You are most welcome, Rick! I am so happy you enjoyed both the turkey and salmon recipes!

[@TheNunakun]

Every year, I'm thankful for Chef Jean Pierre's positive energy and videos. You have a great crew with you too. Love the editing text. Many cheers all!

[@creativitybycarilyn6634]

Great recipe!!! Today I tried the chef's sage orange butter recipe and it came out perfect. I did have to microwave the butter to soften it enough to adhere to the bird. (I normally spritz it with olive oil instead of butter) Mine was 16 pounds and It cooked it for about 3 hour 15 min to get to the right temperature. I stuffed both ends of my bird with the fruit & onions. I have a digital thermometer and I started checking it when it was getting close. That worked fine.

[@marvadennis2395]

I prepped and made this just the way you instructed for Christmas and it was a hit having the left overs today in a sandwich/ baguette that will consist of Brie, cranberry, warm stuffing, gravy and off course turkey with plenty of Irish ☘️ butter only the best. Thanks for sharing chef God bless Happy 2022 .

[@josephwuencedladovalencia8695]

thank you chef Jean Pierre I followed everything you shown and I can't believe how gorgeous and beautiful our family turkey came out.a million thank you.god bless you.

[@eagleheart1000]

I made this for Thanksgiving, and it was so juicy and amazing friends. We also brined it over night. People said it was the best turkey they've ever had. Fantastic chef! Absolutely awesome.

[@zhilahaghbin4766]

Merci Beacoup Chef, Love to watch you, so fun and so educational from a Big French Chef

[@DanielleNicoleMakeup]

I never even knew to peel the skin like that. This channel is amazing even for experienced cooks. Love it! ❤🎉 can't wait for THGV now!

[@DanielleNicoleMakeup]

Never would've thought to coat the turkey in butter like that either. Wow looks delicious

[@NHHalKnowsHow]

Chef Jean-Pierre, you truly are an artist. I love what you do and thank you for showing us how to look like we know what we are doing. I'd like to shake your hand.

[@chrisrasmussen8674]

I made this turkey and Chef Jean Pierre’s traditional gravy and they both turned out amazingly! My best turkey dinner yet! Thank you Chef for breaking down these recipes so that us aspiring home chefs can follow along! Love the channel….keep the videos coming! Happy holidays!

[@ChefJeanPierre]

🙏🙏🙏❤️

[@kathleensaenz4717]

Milestone!!!!

[@miinyoo]

First time busting down as chef of Thanksgiving. I think I got it. Surprisingly calm because I've watched this video dozens of times to memorize Jean Pierre's antics. --- And it was the best turkey everyone has had in years. Great. Now I'm cooking thanksgiving from here on out. Dammit chef. My wife watched and helped with the buttering but at first she was very very confused. Fun to make if you don't mind the mess.

[@mhernani]

A 42 minutes vídeos this is just what i need for a smooth friday thank you Chef!!!

[@BCBRENDA]

I don't watch too many cooks because they don't wash their hands! I can watch him all day because he washed his hands. A clean cook is a good cook. Not cooking n feed the animals, do that when you finish cooking. I stuff my turkey with all kinds of veggies n fruit, too! Love it!

[@annhughes2696]

Looks delicious. I learned a lot about carving. Something I've never been good at. Thank you for all your tips and tricks. Can't wait to make it just like the video ❤

[@mikeb3770]

Absolutely love this recipe! Chef, may your talent shine forever, bringing joy and color to people’s lives with your incredible creations. You truly make the world a more delicious and vibrant place!

[@ChefJeanPierre]

That’s so kind of you to say, thank you! 🙏❤️

[@Erik_Swiger]

Over the years, I've learned a great deal about how to roast a turkey. I've also learned that it's usually better to make dressing instead of stuffing the bird - that is, put it in a pan. I've never seen a turkey stuffed this way, and I definitely want to try it on my next one.

[@emilejanvier6155]

Un gros merci, Chef Jean-Pierre un vrai pro. Longue vie en santé. Émile Janvier du Québec.

[@MrMatthewcropley]

I could watch Jean-Pierre all day and never get tired of hearing him explain everything he is doing and why, love your vids and hope that you never change. Happy Thanksgiving to you and your family and team.

[@soulscry]

Superb, Jean-Pierre! We were all in heaven with THIS bird you showed us to do it your way!!! Omygosh what a delicious bird. I did brine the the bird for a day in sea salt water too. I also added dried cherries and slivers of garlic as well as your onions, oranges, apples...all that BUTTER was amazing!!! It made the best gravy... NEVER liked turkey until we made this recipe! A 10 out of 10 hit for sure! Thank you so much!!! THIS friends is a turkey to make for Christmas or Thanksgiving. Seriously the best.

[@ChefJeanPierre]

So glad you liked!!! 🙏😊

[@Powertop85]

I think that Chef Jean Pierre is the only person in the world who tells you that something is going to be amazing and it will actually be just amazing, he is like the only one who perfectly uses that word 😂

[@daffydill5590]

Omg! My first time watchings you and I've shared this with everybody! Not only is the turkey amzing, but the entertainment value is off the charter! Love this!❤

[@ChefJeanPierre]

Thanks for sharing and for the great feedback! I'm glad you enjoyed the recipe and the laughs. 😊

[@ChefJeanPierre]

🙏🙏🙏❤️

[@angelaisland4036]

Thank you Chef! I made my first turkey using your help. I also carved my first turkey! The turkey was delicious and juicy and beautiful.

[@ChefJeanPierre]

👏👏👏👍

[@778Biggt]

As always Chef, Amazing. I can cook thanks to you. Love your presentation and keep them coming.

[@ChefJeanPierre]

👍👍👍🙏😊

[@kathleenwilliamson9984]

Thanks!

[@ChefJeanPierre]

Thank you 🙏

[@marty76]

Love watching you Chef! A big G’Day from Australia

[@fugehdehyou]

Mate it’s 1am go to bed

[@anabelalomba5186]

I chefe I put my turkey in water salt lemons and beer three days before i bake so it's very moist once is cooked and before is done about 10 minutes I take one or two Lemons and give it a bath so my mother and aunt do it like this for years and is amazing I also stuffed it with hamburger and ckiken bakon ham onion garlic mushrooms olive oil like a stew and take the fat liquid out and add one package of chicken stuffing.I am very happy I see your recipe so I can change a little bit and enjoy both so proud of you chefe you have so much patience to cook thank you.Happy Thanksgiving for 2023

[@ChefJeanPierre]

🙏😊

[@scottmerrow3386]

Chef Jean Pierre is truly the best, I discovered this channel last year when trying to find a gravy recipe and haven’t stopped watching it since. I’ve learned so much and continue to be amazed by his passion for cooking and teaching others. Can’t wait to see what comes next! Happy Thanksgiving Chef!

[@kathyanderson7327]

❤ love you Chef Jean-Pierre! My mother is French ….has passed away. Brings back memories of her. Love your step by step instructions! Best cooking show!

[@MrMedicike]

I have learned so very very much from you. So indebted to you, thank you maestro.

[@Noworries092]

I ❤ this video!! The music 🎶 was perfect. Cause ya know what we was thinking while rubbing his bird and massaging it. His level of humor is GOLDEN!!

[@mumo9413]

Lol, I thought I invented this method of lifting the skin & as I call it "under-marinating" when I was 13yrs old(40 yrs ago)😂 I couldn't understand just top rubbing only when the meat needs flavour? I do this for all poultry with different butter mixes, always works beautifully! Thankyou Chef! ❤

[@spooner454]

I have been making this recipe for the last two years since I first watched this video. The main change I make is the way I spread the butter, I push it under the skin but I push it under by massaging it from the outside, it allows me to push butter completely under the skin without a possibility of ripping the skin with my fat hands, and I made it once using my Traeger pellet grill and hickory pellets

[@cedrict9390]

Followed your instructions to the letter.....results were exact! Everyone loved the turkey, thought I went to cooking school to learn such perfection. Will never reveal my secret, because I just love the praise.😍 Thanks chef Jean-Pierre, truly was something anyone can do, even a pot-burner like me.😒

[@ChefJeanPierre]

👏👍❤️

[@nildavalencia5524]

I cooked turkey at any season of the year, and tomorrow is August 5, I have one defrosting! My oldest daughter is visiting us for few days ! I will cook it with your way! yesterday I cooked the steak fillet M! And was freaking amazing for my younger daughter! Thanks a million I enjoy the instructions and the best tasting experience!

[@mrsHolly12]

We had our dinner early, I followed this recipe and it was very easy and delicious! The juiciest and most flavorful bird ever! Thanks

[@gladysvasquez2700]

My favorite French chef , I love how you teach,guide ,educate us in the good cooking way ❤

[@aspenmymaltese980]

Chef! THANK YOU from the bottom of my heart for your recipes!🥰🥰I made the turkey along with you today, and the turkey gravy, and cranberry sauce!! Everyone LOVED IT! I truly APPRECIATE that you do these videos and give us the recipes!!! AMAZING! I wiggled my fingers and made my eyes wide when I tasted the recipes! Just like you! May God Bless you and yours this festive season🙏🏻🤗

[@ChefJeanPierre]

🙏❤️

[@davidclark7584]

I've been doing the herb rub for about 20 years. Not just sage all the herbs Italian seasoning garlic onion cayenne etc. delicious.

[@lindagilbert6888]

I have watched this whole video and this is just fantastic what chef Jean does with this recipe. DELICIOUS and gorgeous. Thanks chef

[@lillianaricci7257]

too much butter I do stuffing in the turkey and my family will never let Me change my receipe

[@bieberflicks]

Hands down the best recipe i ever tried, my grandparents said there not a fan of turkey until this recipe

[@ChefJeanPierre]

So happy to hear that, and that your grandparents enjoyed it! 🙏❤️

[@aracelysguerra2232]

Thank you so much. Can I bake the turkey the day before Thanksgiving and warm the turkey Thanksgiving day?

[@ChefJeanPierre]

It would be almost impossible to do that without overcooking the turkey. I would recommend you use an other technique and you’ll be able to cook your turkey in less than two hours 👍❤️Just follow that link.kzbin.info/www/bejne/imfVgJpthLl_jcUsi=pjX-C9PHtv7nZoQh

[@valarieannaliza8805]

Just made this. There are no words!!! And the gravy!!!!! OMG.

[@jimtewa8096]

Hi Chef, we made the turkey exactly as you did and it was fantastic they loved it as did we. Thank you and God bless.

[@teresarice3509]

I also add a carrot and 2 celery stalks.... and 2 garlic cloves and a stick of butter... my family loves my turkey and my church.

[@stickman1215]

Thanks to you, Chef, I made the best turkey I have ever made today. My family was impressed with my juicy turkey and beautiful presentation! They have no idea I just learned these things from you yesterday!

[@danielabisenius9858]

Oh, the Spandau Ballet touch in there, killed meeeeee!😂😂😂😂😂 brilliant!!!

[@deborahkeem6247]

Maybe he watches the Play Boy channel too much? Kinda gross for me.

[@adolphsanchez1429]

This year, I took a thousand extra steps to make Thanksgiving recipes I never tried before (complex baste/glaze with multiple herbs and spices, a very time-consuming process for making gravy with stock made with a great many ingredients, and the addition of stock, bay leaves, onions, etc. in the turkey pan). Everything ended up tasting exactly the same as when I normally make Thanksgiving dinner. I wasted hours, did a ton of dishes, and used a crapload of spices and ingredients, and everything turned out the same (except the gravy had a slight tang/bitterness). I will keep it simple for future Thanksgivings.

[@stephanievioss2994]

Made this LAST YEAR 2023 .. now making this 2024.. and will use This video as a reference for many yrs to come 👍 thank you! 😊 it was the BEST turkey I’ve ever made and even my mother in law w no teeth said “my God this is tender” 👍🤣 🤣🤣 but again… thank you Chef 👍

[@evelyncraft1361]

FANTASTIC Video!!! I can’t wait to try your turkey method!! It seems that I learn more about cooking every time I watch you!! And I’m an old lady now! I love your sense of humor and I laugh along as I learn!! Now I need to watch your dressing / stuffing video and the gravy video!! That turkey looked completely amazing!!

[@eugenedegraffinreid5264]

Thanks!

[@ChefJeanPierre]

Thank you! 😊👍

[@kathyharry4122]

Love watching you Jean-Pierre. You make cooking fun while at the same time, I'm learning so much. Thank You

[@marycatherinewright174]

I made this turkey recipe yesterday. It did. Not disapoint. Flavorful, moist, crispy skin. Thank you for sharing your recipes and wonderful teaching!! I learn something new with every video. Thank you and God bless you!