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How to Brine a Turkey for Thanksgiving
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Turkey Talk: Natural, Kosher, or Injected?
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We Tested 12 Poultry Shears—Here Are the Best Ones
For the Crispiest Chicken (and Turkey) Skin, Grab the Baking Powder
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Should You Cook Your Turkey in Parts?
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Alton Brown Says No to Stuffing the Turkey
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Smothered Turkey Wings Recipe
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The Best Turkey Gravy
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Turkey Chintan Ramen Recipe
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Sopa de Lima (Yucatán-Style Lime Soup) Recipe
Leftover Turkey Reuben Sandwiches
Thanksgiving Turkey Reuben Sandwich Recipe
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Deep-Fried Sous Vide Turkey Porchetta (Turchetta) Recipe
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Turkey Paitan Ramen With Crispy Turkey and Soft-Cooked Egg Recipe
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Turkey Gizzards Recipe
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Classic Club Sandwich Recipe
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Taiwanese Turkey Rice Recipe
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Basic Deep-Fried Turkey Recipe
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Brown Turkey Stock Recipe
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White Wine and Mustard Gravy Recipe
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Deep-Fried Whole Buffalo Turkey Recipe
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Pavo en Escabeche Oriental From 'Yucatán'
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Porchetta-Flavored Spatchcocked Turkey Recipe
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Red Wine and Shallot Gravy Recipe
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Leftover Roast Turkey Soup Recipe
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Turkey and Dumplings
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Dinner Tonight: Leftover Turkey Pot Pie Recipe
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15-Minute Turkey Enchiladas Recipe
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White Chili With Roast Turkey or Chicken Recipe
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Rustic Turkey and Vegetable Pie Recipe
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Basic Turkey Gravy Recipe
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Thanksgiving Leftovers: Brussels Sprouts, Potatoes, and Turkey Hash Recipe
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Latke-Crusted Turkey Stuffing Fritters With Liquid Cranberry Core and Schmaltz Gravy Recipe
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Thanksgiving Leftovers: Sichuan-Style Hot and Numbing Sliced Turkey Recipe
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Apple Cider Gravy Recipe
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Braised Turkey Jjim with Bacon, Shiitakes, and Chestnuts Recipe
Open Smoked Turkey Barbecue Sandwich topped with coleslaw
Smoked Turkey Barbecue Sandwiches Recipe
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Slow-Cooker Leftover Turkey Chile Verde Recipe
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Turkey Tortilla Soup Recipe
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Kentucky Hot Brown Recipe
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How to Make Turkey Weisswurst (White German Sausage) | The Food Lab
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Slow-Cooker Leftover Turkey, Lemon, and Couscous Soup Recipe
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Roast Turkey and Black Bean Quesadillas Recipe
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Turkey, Bacon, and Broccoli Rabe Shooter's-Style Sandwich Recipe
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The Turkey Club Shawarma Sandwich With Pork Belly and Enhanced Mayo Recipe
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Grill-Pressed Thanksgiving Leftover Panini Recipe
Easy Turkey and Brussels Sprout Quesadillas Recipe
Turkey Stuffed Turkey with Gravy Recipe
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Thanksgiving Leftovers: Turkey Tortilla Soup
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Buffalo Fried Turkey | The Food Lab
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Quick and Easy Turkey and Brussels Sprout Quesadillas
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Thanksgiving Leftovers: Roast Turkey and Black Bean Quesadillas
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Slow-Cooker Leftover Turkey and Andouille Gumbo Recipe
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Ina Garten's Turkey, Sausage, and Prosciutto Meatballs Recipe
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How to Make Juicy Turkey Burgers With Three Delicious Toppings
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Herb-Filled Turkey Burgers With Cheddar Cheese Recipe
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Juicy Turkey Burgers With Avocado-Cumin Mash and Sprouts Recipe
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Turkey and Porcini Meatballs with Rosemary and Polenta Recipe
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Juicy Turkey Burgers With Sriracha Mayo and Charred Scallions Recipe