Your First Turkey! Easy Roast Turkey for Beginners for the Holidays!

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[@focusone07]

As a single dad, this is my first time doing this! Also, ima having little boy be my trusty assistant! So we're excited to do this! Being a single parent puts you in uncomfortable situations that's forces you to grow! And the results are very rewarding! Thanks for the tutorial video!

[@Brenda0312F]

Good Luck James! Your son is blessed he has a dad willing to try the uncomfortable things! Great example!

[@Domeo_Divine]

Same here my guy. Happy Holidays….we got this 💪🏾😎

[@brittneyrobinson9]

Happy Thanksgiving to you and your little man! May God continue to bless you and I hope you guys truly enjoy your day.

[@mscptizzy]

We're gonna need an update as well sir! GOOD LUCK!

[@sfort515]

Come back and tells us how it went. This will be my third time making this Turkey

[@karakeyser]

I've been using this video since my first turkey years ago, cooking in a tiny apartment with my boyfriend. We're now married with two children and a house and I still come back to it every year. Thanks for helping us to always have a wonderful holiday!

[@Octovest]

Me too 🙌🏻

[@LovableMe137]

Congratulations!

[@aleidaquintanilla5336]

Same here!!

[@Bottlemaker1]

I’ve been doing the same

[@s.b.8258]

Me too

[@omgalyssaaa]

It’s 2020. Who’s back? I used this video last year and everyone loved my turkey!

[@Mel-vk9gi]

4 years now for me 😂

[@deyaeliza]

Yes made this last year and everyone loved it! Going to make this year

[@exodia2146]

Doing my first turkey

[@mattboy7142]

Making my 1st turkey .. let's see how it turns out. Using this video as well

[@omgstarks]

haha I have this saved in my "thanksgiving" playlist and come back to this video every year. I think this is the 4th or 5th time actually, this video is such a lifesaver!

[@oooliveeify]

Please don’t t EVER delete this video! I use it every year! Best recipe! Super easy and the turkey is never dry!!!!

[@heylol9961]

@Brad Long how are you mad over a comment about turkey 💀

[@GeriCreviston]

Same! I use this Every year!!! Everyone always request my Turkey 😊

[@pryan211]

It’s my turn again 4 years later and I’m back again because this is so easy and tastes great

[@rubi_angel7553]

@@pryan211 me too! I’ve been making it for bout 5 years now 😊

[@aurora1329]

Absolutely

[@firefox3539]

You can't argue with simple. 5th year in a row coming back to this video and making my turkey this way 🤣

[@miababy1572]

How long do you keep your turkey in the oven @fire fox

[@mzjluvz3]

😄 2nd time coming bk! My son wants it exactly the same as last year

[@firefox3539]

@@miababy1572 it's based on the weight of the turkey, about 15 minutes per pound. Make sure you take the temp though to be safe

[@RetconAir]

3rd for me. Love it.

[@kellym587]

4th for me! It works like a charm.

[@KatherynNicole]

I used this recipe for my first turkey last year and my husband is STILL talking about it, so I came back for a refresher coarse so I can wow everyone again! Thanks Chef John!

[@Jeffreviews4u]

I did the same thing. Easy and good

[@shantaviaross2178]

Katheryn Nicole lol this will be my first time cooking for Thanksgiving it's normally my husband but he has to work🙁so I will be doing this method....wish me luck

[@xx_death_wish_xx8780]

@@shantaviaross2178 same here

[@hanaayoussef3120]

@@xx_death_wish_xx8780 Same here my first time alone

[@lalagaya1465]

Katheryn Nicole. ,,

[@grantdervishi8186]

I'll be trying this in 11 days. Gosh, he's one of the nicest sounding narrators on KZbin

[@Electro-nics]

Me too, first time making a turkey for my family. Good luck everyone.

[@nusung7351]

Yes me too

[@maddybromacagrl]

same here

[@suslol5497]

I tried this already and it tastes perfect! Im making the turkey again this year! Can’t wait!!

[@deyaeliza]

Made this last year and it was so good!! Turkey turned out crispy and juicy.

[@pauljefferrson3992]

Anyone else here in 2020 because covid 19 cancelled Thanksgiving but you still want Turkey so your cooking your first Turkey?

[@chetsanders5121]

That is exactly why I'm here! This is the first time I've ever commented on a youtube video, but this hits too close to home!

[@LK1419_]

Man dont let no fake covid ruin time with ur family. The government wants u to obey to stay away from having large get togethers. Stop this brain washed society. Do what you do. Praise God.

[@leighannturgeon4800]

Yup lol!!

[@noevilla8810]

I'm here to learn how to make myself a quarantine barracks turkey LMAO

[@joeysheremeta4771]

Exactly why I’m here! Haha

[@canvids1]

thank you sire from a old man that has lost his cook. now after three years I am going to cook a turkey for me with lots of left overs to make several meals down the road and soup with the bones.

[@adamcarson6294]

canvids1 hope you're doing well

[@alginajohnson6263]

Wayne Rogers invite me if it's good. Lol.

[@MsSwitchblade13]

@Michael Rodriguez how do you know this?

[@MsSwitchblade13]

@Michael Rodriguez he could be in an assisted living or nursing home. Can't assume someone's died just cuz they stop posting. He's an older gentleman. :/

[@adon2424]

thank you! thank you for your confidence in me!

[@Mrhotdogwinner1]

Chef John, I'm 16 years old and I usually have to cook Thanksgiving dinner. I've never cooked a turkey before because I would have one of my old friends come to my house and cook it for me. Except this year, he left to New York and I had no clue what to do for a turkey. I went out to the store and bought some random turkey and set it on my counter and stared at it for 15 minutes, and then I watched your video and saved my life and my entire family. Thank You!

[@devolutionone]

Good job kiddo! I'm 45 y/o and never cooked a whole turkey...

[@nikkihaley4133]

are you still cooking Thanksgivinig dinner for your family? I'm 36 and this is my first year cooking a turkey!

[@discodrum]

52 yrs. old, first turkey... :)

[@4406bbldb]

Good for you. My daughter like you has the cooking talent. Now 30 years later she still has it, can’t wait for dinner.

[@lazydaisydays]

I must admit, I was apprehensive at first. I took a chance and made this today for Thanksgiving, and it was the best turkey I’ve ever made. And I’ve made many over the past 2 decades. It was simple, easy, stress free, no headaches, no muss, no fuss. This is a keeper! Thank you :)

[@gregsecore9625]

first of all let me explain I'm 63 years old never cooked a turkey by myself, would never even have attempted it before I followed your recipe to the letter. I could not believe it when I took it out of the oven, honestly that Turkey tastes better than any turkey I have ever had. I always wait for Thanksgiving to go to a friends house to eat turkey simply because I can't cook worth of nothing but thanks to you, I love turkey and I can't believe how it taste you are definitely the real deal thank you so much for sharing your knowledge I am is happy as can be Thanks again Chef John!

[@brendanorato7261]

I appreciate how simple it was for my first Turkey 2 years ago and I used this video. The following year we went to family members homes to visit and have their Turkey and my husband later on whispered to me "I still think your Turkey was better even for it being your first time making it" I was super nervous bcuz literally I was my myself making the Turkey bcuz my husband was on the road. He loved it! Thank you!

[@420hotbox36]

I watched your video a year ago and made an amazing turkey. Completely forgot about until all my friends asked me to make it again this year and here I am again! thanks again for your help!

[@ciar-t4236]

Omg! I used this recipe about 3 years ago and everyone loved it. I was searching searching for this video and I'm so glad I found it again! This recipe is SO good!

[@heatherhunnie22]

I've been watching your videos for procrastination purposes for years (dodging assignments, etc lol). They are so soothing and cooking "with" you is so stress free and sweet it reminds of when my dad was alive. Now I'm trying to cook a turkey in the simplest way and yet another one of your videos hits that sweet spot. Thank you for all that you do and for your very pleasant demeanor. You've taught me a lot!

[@jetsquared]

I’m back! Every year I come back. It’s kind of sad because you’ve made this so easy - yet every year I have to watch this again 😬 Every year you’ve saved my family from my lack of culinary skills. They thank you. I thank you. ❤️

[@Mel-vk9gi]

Same here, should know this by heart by now 🤣

[@jetsquared]

@@Mel-vk9gi Thanks for commenting so I could find my video again 😂 If he were to take this video down my thanksgiving would fall apart 😂

[@jetsquared]

Back again! I’m doing Christmas dinner 🤣 I bailed out of Thanksgiving but here I am for Christmas 🎄

[@AttackBrena]

Who is here in the God awful 2020 seeking help. I do this turkey every year and always forget by time Thanksgiving rolls around. Always turns out SO good!!

[@vincentlinsin6549]

First time being asked to make it this year. Gods have mercy.

[@esmeraldaevangelista7208]

Question, does the bottom turn out crispy as well or moist like someone else mentioned? I don’t own a tray with a rack.

[@apatriciandrade2317]

12:14am on Thanksgiving day..haha

[@jessicabrown5914]

@@esmeraldaevangelista7208 if the turkey is laying on vegetables it will be moist.

[@AttackBrena]

@@esmeraldaevangelista7208 It comes out moist if you have your bird laying on the veggies.

[@jennabear6124]

I love this dudes voice sounds like someone's cool dad trying to help me out on my first holiday lol

[@lyndaramirez4553]

He seems like a very patient and kind person. Lots of positive vibes from him.

[@kcaz94]

Sounds a bit like vacuum wars guy

[@dracar2010]

I made my first turkey today and it turned out so delicious. This recipe is so easy to make. I also made your mashed potatoes, cranberry sauce, gravy sauce, and pumpkin pie. Every one in my family loved all my dishes. Thanks Chef John!!

[@skylhigh6842]

John: I thought I would share this with you, my grandson has Asperger's syndrome. I coached him through making your recipe. It turned out great, he was so proud, the turkey turned out beautiful. He is taking a course at a rehab center in the culinary arts. We made the gravy, and he made the mashed potatoes using your recipes. Thanks for sharing.

[@jackrudden5970]

i too have aspergers. i love to cook, and im only 17. im so glad your grandson was proud of himself cooking his turkey.

[@mistihansen8265]

jack rudden , My son also has Asperger’s. He just turned 17 is is freaking out about the idea that he will be a legal adult soon. He is is an awesome young man, and I try to reassure him he will be okay. Do you mind if I ask your age? I appreciate you for sharing.

[@thecuckshed2431]

that's an amazing story, i hope he gets better!

[@debradowling800]

@@thecuckshed2431 hi, just wanted to let you know that you don't recover from aspergers. It is a mild form of autism, for lack of a better analogy. Enjoy the holidays'.

[@NoobSaibotMK666]

@@debradowling800 I think they might have meant that they hope he gets better at cooking 🤔 but maybe not 🤷‍♂️ I mean most people should know what aspergers is by now. I don't anyone with it but I know what it is 😃

[@sunwm2003]

I cooked a fresh young turkey last year with your recipe. That’s the very first turkey I ever roasted in my 40 some life. It turned out to be excellent. People are still talking about it to this day. You really know your recipes well and they all work as you promised. There is no trial and error in your recipes. So Solute to you, chef!

[@angelam3517]

I've been cooking turkeys for Thanksgiving and Christmas for 40 years. I always used ground dried sage to season my turkey. After trying fresh herbs and butter as demonstrated in this video I will never go back to dried! Thank you!

[@katwilliams9483]

This video may have been done 10 years ago but it’s exactly what I needed! Supermarket deli turkey is so expensive, I may as well as cook my own turkey for a lot less money. I’ll cook it just like Chef John’s and then portion it out to freeze in convenient portions. That’s if we don’t eat the entire bird in a couple of days first!😋

[@BIGGPHILL]

Thanks for this instructional video. I was able to create a great turkey for my family today. Huge lifesaver

[@RockyHaggard]

My wife and I hosted Thanksgiving for the first time ever. We found this KZbin video and followed it. It came out perfectly. Thanks to you, we nailed Thanksgiving.

[@josecadena8577]

I still remember the first time I saw this video, I was amazed at how beautiful my Turkey came out. Everyone was spirited, and everyone was surprised at how good it was. Every year I come back and watch this video again just to make sure I get it right

[@chopperlennyhare1646]

Thanks 2 years in a row!! Kids are grown and moms gone, saved my bacon twice!! Even I feel good about myself. And yes it was easy, she did an awesome job that I always appreciated though.

[@joez9839]

Back to basics. Been married for 43 years, which means I've cooked 43 turkeys and I've done it all. Time to go back to basics. This is how I'm doing Bird 2016 and I'll update this post tomorrow.

[@jamesaguilar5265]

joe z you must be 50 or 60 get of the comments

[@totigerus]

I'm a 39 year old big burly strait male, and even I thought this comment was "cute"

[@joez9839]

I'm 65 and can still type better than you, James

[@misssanchez91]

Get out of the comments? Off the comments?? Idk what you mean lol. But what the hell does age have to do with commenting on stuff? What are you like...10?

[@joez9839]

And our survey said ... a solid 7 out of 10. Simple recipe, tasty, but cooked unevenly. The top was nicely done, very moist and tender. The bottom was underdone to the point I had to use a knife to dislocate the joints. I attribute this to sitting the bird on a bed of veggies instead of on a rack. Too much moisture and no air flow under the bird. Still, this may very well become my goto recipe with one added ingredient: the rack.

[@MsMonnae0808]

I cooked my fist turkey to this video 2 years ago! I live by it! Wonderful and my turkey turned out great both times! Ready for my 3rd go around!

[@xJewelzx909x]

I'm using this for my first turkey today, im worried the skin will burn if not covered. I have a 19 lb turkey so about 5 hours 😱

[@elicianoneofyabussiness8003]

what all can I use if i don't have alot of stuff

[@elicianoneofyabussiness8003]

what all can I use if i don't have alot of stuff I don't like thyem or sage

[@lindainparis7349]

I’m old and I cook and am a Chef John follower so I’ve done pretty much everything that’s cookerly possible to a turkey, but this year I happened across this simple oldie and found myself heaving a sigh of relief. I’m gonna follow this to the letter without thinking.

[@irisandar2857]

Please don’t ever delete this. Have been using this recipe and watching this video since 7 year ago. I LOVE YOU

[@Reggie6447]

My girlfriend and I made our first turkey today, we used this recipe and Chef Johns instructions and it turned out great. Was worried about it being a bit dry cooking it un-covered but it was perfect. Covered it for 30 mins in the middle to pace the cooking of the skin. Thanks Chef John

[@vanessayeung661]

Aww... that's so cute! Good for you and your girlfriend!

[@stephaniemcguire3879]

I love this guy. He reassures me that everything will be okay ☺️

[@almason253]

The Bob Ross of cooking.

[@ErickT_MX]

OH. MY. LORD. I just tried this today because I got a whole turkey as a gift... and I wanted to practise the technique before holidays... just WOW... also I combined techniques from the other 2 parts tutorials and the ONLY thing I added extra was a whole bunch of garlic (complete head) half on the butter, half inside. Blimey folks! This is the real deal. Nothing more easy and practical to nail your first or your 100 turkey. Amazing.

[@whobrey1976]

I have used this video as my go to for the past 3 years and my kids absolutely love it. Thank you so much!

[@fitzywings92]

I love this video so much. I have cooked 6 turkeys so far and I still come back to this tutorial every time (with some of my own flares added). Something about the way you break things down just helps keep my mind straight during these stressful meals. Thanks!

[@OscarRojasAguilar]

I've got to tell you, this is our very first Thanksgiving as a family in the USA. The very first time we cook a turkey. And this recipe is just the best. Thank you, a thousand times, thank you.

[@OscarRojasAguilar]

And we had to use dental floss, true story.

[@alynntrendowski3229]

Welcome to the United States!

[@alivingstone3475]

Welcome to the U.S.! I hope you had a wonderful first Thanksgiving! 😄

[@OscarRojasAguilar]

@@alivingstone3475 thank you, we had.

[@OscarRojasAguilar]

@@alynntrendowski3229 thanks

[@johnnyrocks33]

As single dad and have used Chef John’s turkey recipes for a dozen years. My kids are now off to collie end still can’t wait to get home for turkey. Although I do a cranberry maple sausage stuffing inside. Thanks Chef John

[@amberferguson7876]

My first turkey turned out “it’s perfect” were my husbands words. So I’m back for my 2nd one here in 2020 hopefully it’ll turn out better than this year has. Stay safe this holiday season everyone.

[@miababy1572]

How long did u keep it in the oven?

[@FergusonAmber55]

@@miababy1572 I wish I remembered! ugh!

[@markjoseph1573]

Hello

[@stephaniejohnson547]

Same here!!

[@markjoseph1573]

@@stephaniejohnson547 how are you doing

[@mcspil1710]

I tried this recipe.. And no joke it came out fantastic; the look, the texture, the flavor... and yes- it was my first turkey attempt ever. Thank you for the recipe!!!

[@sirgolden105]

i aslo rubbed a whole bunch of butter under the turkey. and i cut up some more vegatables and put it in the turkey along wwith some lemons it was the bomb!

[@careerbound556]

I found this video 4 years ago and have been cooking this Turkey every year since then just like this! It’s so good.

[@firefox3539]

Have been using this recipe for years, this year will be #5. Simplicity is amazing and it always satisfies the family and friends

[@AndreiJablokow]

Just do what Chef John tells you to do. It always works out - You, your family, and guests will be very happy. Thank you Chef John!

[@Zahava777]

Yep. I made that stuffed butternut squash recipe with the gruyere and smoked ham and it's so delicious. Also the creamed spinach recipe oh man.. I learned so much about the cloves and nutmeg. I use it so much now on many other recipes.😄

[@WestfortProductions]

I watch this every Christmas. It's my most prized tradition.

[@dennissadler739]

Always love Chef John's video!. He's so positive and always makes you feel like you could make anything. I been roasting turkeys with my mom for at least a dozen years and I still enjoyed this video. He got me to finally make home made bread and it is fantastic!

[@aleeeviola2234]

I've been cooking my turkey this way for at least 9 years and it ALWAYS turns out perfect! My first time cooking it I was nervous it won't be as good as the one in the video but I was so wrong! This recipe never fails and what's more important - besides the amazing look, the meat is always tender and juicy. I don't even want to try any other recipes - this one is a perfection.

[@angelbenz1590]

I love how almost every recipe I look up and start the video, I hear your voice instructing me what to do! thanks for my being part of my self taught home culinary school! and an inspiration! your recipes are so well explained and that makes them so much easier! thanks again!

[@angelbenz1590]

well not self taught, you tube taught lol

[@jamessecord5580]

Wow your hot

[@xyzabc3659]

Let me just say...I followed this technique and recipe this year; there is no reason to cook turkey any other way! The bird came out perfect; and all my guests raved (and continue to rave) about it. Why cook a turkey any other way? This is pure turkey perfection! Thanks Chef John!!

[@lordathenapretty7935]

Because you can always experiment and improve it to add it as a family recipe...?

[@Ikamcmorris]

Believe it or not I open this utube every year before thanksgiving. Thanks God the video still here. Believe me it's so easy never fails. Comes out perfect!!!!!

[@jerreplace6850]

I used this recipe for my first ever turkey and Im in my early 40s, and it was probably one of the best turkeys we've ever had! It was simple and easy to make and I would highly reccommend.

[@tommydenato8863]

First turkey I've ever made and it came out PERFECT....everyone freaked out. Thank you so much!

[@pidevilpup]

Year number 6 coming back to this video. Thank you. My entire family loves it

[@varnageT]

2021 and i dont look no place else for turkey! this is it. this is the one. this is heaven

[@rochellecarey4405]

I come back to this video every year! My family loves it!

[@danacrawford940]

I been doing this recipe for three years and my family love it. thank-you!

[@loido8967]

Dana Crawford this is my first time making a turkey

[@TheGabb1]

I made this today, but the only thing I did different was put butter, sage and rosemary under the skin as well and it was AMAZING! Thanks for the tips. Came out better than I expected :)

[@msfranny4357]

@Gabrielle Sonjali Yes I prepared mines this away as well, however I did add extra veggies and 2 slices of Oranges and 2 slices of lemon inside of my turkey cavity....it was GREAT

[@trixsterr3294]

@@msfranny4357 Did you throw the veggies away that were inside the turkey after cooking it?

[@tammykitko5223]

Best video ever for cooking a turkey. Come back year after year!

[@Cybetter]

I have been using this video every thanksgiving and Christmas for like 6 years,. Perfect turkey every time. Thank you

[@CutieVetta20]

I made this Turkey last year and everyone loovveedd it! It was well seasoned and super juicy and delicious I am making it again this year:-)

[@jorjorrose6319]

Yay, I'm so excited . My first Thanksgiving with my own family. 😍🙌 . I can not wait, thanks to this guy, I'm using this recipe for my first turkey lol.

[@pearit161]

I watch this video every year! Great directions, comes out perfect every time!

[@Durian1st]

"325 F degree , into second rack from the bottom rack, Time: 15 minutes for per pound of turkey" YES. IT WORKS . SO EASY AND PERFECT . My family like it every holiday. Thanks so much FoodWishes.

[@dengekitomato]

The part when he cut into the turkey was so satisfying...... the crisp.......

[@carnival-]

j e s s i k a es late, but I agree 🤤

[@xyzabc3659]

Follow the recipe and technique and yours will sound the same....mine did!

[@vanessayeung661]

Is that a bananya??? Y E S

[@mattb9054]

Cooking, and sitting down as a family and eating a big meal is incredibly beneficial to mental health I can't tell you enough, these holiday meals are important, cherish them ❤️

[@vickipixiehallow1954tomlinson]

I have been cooking the turkey for Thanksgiving for many years, have tried it many ways, I found this video a couple of years ago and now this is my absolute favorite way to do the big bird!! Meat stays absolutely moist and makes a beautiful presentation!! Thank you, Chef John!!!

[@RussellRRocke]

Great video! You make me feel like I can cook anything!

[@ilovemesomejesus8443]

Riiiiight!

[@1law4all3]

I've tried numerous methods I've seen on KZbin, this is the best way to cook your bird.

[@a.barnard3205]

Nope. The best way to cook a turkey is with a bakers half sheet and raised rack.

[@Brooklyn-gz4wv]

This will be the third time I will be doing this recipe. It works perfect. Simple & everybody love it. Short & sweet & to the point.

[@yurilegaspi2426]

I have been using this video for the last 4 years and my family absolutely LOVES it!!!

[@dejaallen9253]

Omg you made my stress level go allll the way down. Thank you so much!!!

[@Mimi-xs7gi]

Dec 16 2022….followed this recipe to a T With the exception that I put a piece of foil towards the end of cooking because the turkey was browning too much. It came out moist and delicious. Easy recipe! 🍗😋🍗

[@tinaanhnguyen4159]

Thank you so very much. This year was my first time cooking a whole turkey for my family. Came out very moist and cooked. Everyone came back for 2nd round. Thank you again

[@Brian-zp9sz]

Keep coming back to this video. Always turns out perfect!

[@Warrior-oo1rl]

For anyone struggling to find the recipe seasoning ratio on the Blog. Ingredients: 1 tbsp black pepper 2 tbsp kosher salt 1 tbsp poultry seasoning (fresh, not from 1997) 2 onions 3 ribs celery 2 carrots 3 rosemary sprigs 1/2 bunch sage 1 bay leaf 1 stick butter, or a flavored butter recipe

[@ydz1016]

Thank you!!!!! I was struggling to find the recipe just now.

[@ndc8781]

I watch this video before Thanksgiving and Christmas every year, it's a holiday tradition at this point. Happy Holidays!

[@ndc8781]

Still watching, Happy Holidays!

[@TheLeafsConvo]

I’ve been doing Turkey for years and years and still needed this!!

[@willhound2]

I just cooked, for the first time, a turkey on my own and it came out great. My wife and son loved it. THANK YOU!!!!!

[@skankhunt42hunt32]

I've been using this recipe since 2014 and doing it this year again. 👌👌👌

[@abdulmalik6993]

Skankhunt42 Hunt k K kk mm wi

[@GinaLay]

Skankhunt42 Hunt Do you have to tie the legs together? Also I have an aluminum roasting pan. Is that ok?

[@cheeriozombie]

“Hello this is chef John” Me: *smacks the like button* Chef John is the best.

[@christinalw19]

Jojo C. No Matter What! 😊❤️👍🏼👍🏼

[@mr.joshua204]

Hes soo sexy

[@chuckgaver]

I love watching this every year, it’s tradition at this point!

[@sardineRN]

I go back to this every year. Thanks, chef!

[@faatuairita]

I literally did this one a year ago and doing it this way again! Thank you!!

[@sonjahicks4783]

Made this last Thanksgiving and it was a hit! I’m doing it again this year. Thank you for this video and recipe.

[@jeanniegentry5148]

I watch this video every year! My turkey comes out like the most beautiful centerpiece ever! And taste delicious too. Thanks chef John you're my hero.

[@shaloma9952]

I'm 14 years old and I used this video all I can say is that its a great guide to help you out. Everyone loved it.

[@Linda_Mayoh]

The turkey was delicious! Tender, juicy and flavourful. My new go to recipe.

[@RawrMonsterKitty]

I trust you with my life, Chef John.

[@jimforgrave6365]

Hes my Go To Guy . Far & above all other chefs out there...hasnt let me down yet

[@frankkolton1780]

Oh I don't know, I don't think I would trust him to do a colonoscopy on me, especially since he has such a penchant for using cayenne pepper on everything.

[@azeezabari6982]

First time I had to use this recipe. Home is in Houston, TX. Had to come to San Diego to help sister with her new child delivery. This recipe worked out excellent. Brought the entire family together. Everyone loved it. God Bless.

[@bandigraham]

Again and again, I am always coming back to this recipe. Absolutely timeless , JUICY and TASTY!!! I added a pinch of cayenne into my butter glaze and WOW, seriously the best turkey recipe ever. Thanks Chef John!

[@troberts1]

Thank you for this recipe. I lost the knack of cooking turkeys a few years back to the point where I just gave up. I can cook a chicken perfectly every time, so that's what I started doing. Roast chicken and a ham, but this year I want to go back to turkey and this is the most straight forward, simple and stress free recipes I've found. Definitely going to try it out in a couple weeks.

[@carnival-]

troberts1 I'm very late, but how did it go for you?

[@Blessed2005]

Who's watching this in 2020 just before Thanksgiving?

[@elizabethchavez2894]

Me lol I'm nervous gonna be my 1st year making a Turkey but it looks delicious and simple

[@simonnelu107]

This is my 3rd year making the the turkey.. thanks to this guy it's super easy & delicious 👌

[@katerinab.8459]

This is my first time ever and I don't have all these ingredients I only used butter and salt omg idk how it's gonna turn out

[@Dave-nz5jf]

@@katerinab.8459 That's all the french have been cooking with for hundreds of years, those are exactly the ones you want. And maybe some pepper if you have it.

[@katerinab.8459]

@@Dave-nz5jf okay, thank you!

[@allfourseasons3623]

I used this several years ago, so happy it was right in the top results to make this years 2020 turkey. THANK YOU! Excellent video!!!

[@xrplover2785]

Made my first Thanksgiving Turkey today with this recipe. Followed instructions exactly. I was so relaxed all day that my guests were getting worried that I was not at least a little anxious, until they tasted it that is. Best Turkey ever!! Thank you so much.

[@anhdoan5831]

This is my first time ever cooked a turkey and it turned out so GOOD because of your recipe. Thank you for sharing this🙈🙈

[@ivywang4761]

Who is still seeing this video in2018 for this thanksgiving turkey recipe. >,~

[@winky831]

Me!!! I actually love this recipe. Ive made this 2 times already. This will be the 3rd time I'm making it. His honey-glazed ham is soooooo good as well. Made it for the first time last year. So as request, am making both this year. Definitely will impress the family 😋

[@mimihanimya137]

Meeeee lol

[@ProjektSol]

@@winky831 do a dry brine on the skin beforehand!

[@rubi_angel7553]

I make it every year and every year everyone loves it 😇

[@hanaayoussef3120]

@@winky831 So you don't covered with foil or turkey bag ?!

[@velocityeducationgroup6746]

I make this turkey every year and it always come out perfect!!

[@jackoakes87]

I come back to this video every Thanksgiving. Too easy. Too good. Thank you

[@muckymucks]

The past few Thanksgivings my sister did a poor job of making the turkey, so this year I'm doing it and I'm using Chef John's method.

[@HellDragon71]

Let us know how it turned out! :)

[@ninja.saywhat]

Don't focke it up! ;)

[@muckymucks]

Hey, guys, the turkey was a big hit! My sister even redeemed herself a little by helping me prepare the bird some. The turkey tasted even better the next day since it marinated in its juices overnight. I hope everyone else had as enjoyable a holiday. Happy Thanksgiving!

[@HellDragon71]

hanjieunngfullhouse Haha i saw what you did there :)

[@Jennie.Pascual]

muckymucks with this recipe it will bland and boring af