Thanksgiving Turkey Recipe Serious Eats. Our one stop guide has all our favorite thanksgiving recipes along with faqs and our go to hacks for having the best turkey day ever. This classic french recipe produces a duck with crispy crackling skin thanks to a dry brine doused in a sweet and sour sauce known as sauce bigarade.
The patties are seasoned with onion celery sausage sweet potato sage thyme and garlic to create a fitting base that s built upon with apple cranberry relish gravy spinach and fried onions completing the holiday equation. Gradually whisk in turkey drippings or stock in a steady stream. At serious eats we recommend buying a natural unenhanced bird preferably free range and of a heritage breed for more flavor.
For best results look for a 10 to 12 pound turkey which will be easier to handle and cook more evenly.
The serious eats team though cooking duck requires more attention than roasting a chicken the result is a tender juicy bird that feels a little more special. Thanksgiving doesn t have to be stressful. Sure buying a turkey may sound simple right up until you get to the supermarket. Bring to a boil reduce to a simmer and cook until reduced to 3 cups 10 to 15 minutes.
