I don’t even own a roasting pan big enough to cook a turkey, nor a roasting rack to set it on. I roast my birds on a wire rack set over a baking sheet, and the bird has never suffered.

Roasting time will vary if turkey is covered or placed in an oven-cooking bag. For easier net removal after roasting, wrap roast in foil and let stand 10 minutes.

Last week, I purchased myself a roasting bag and put a whole turkey inside to roast. It did not result in flabby skin. It was surprisingly successful, actually.

Roasting is the most common way to cook a turkey, although deep-frying and smoking have also become popular in recent years. (Getty Images) With Thanksgiving here, there’s no better time to talk ...

Drippings from roast turkey 2 quarts canned chicken broth or homemade turkey broth; see cook’s notes Melted butter, as needed 3/4 cup all-purpose flour Optional: 1/4 cup bourbon, port, or dry sherry ...

A good tip is to roast the turkey breast side up for crispy skin and to ensure an even cook. Roast at 325°F, checking periodically for doneness with a meat thermometer.

Place the turkey breast in the oven, then with the oven door still open, carefully pour 1 cup water into the sheet pan. Close the oven door and roast until the turkey's internal temperature ...

Roasting time will vary if turkey is covered or placed in an oven-cooking bag. For easier net removal after roasting, wrap roast in foil and let stand 10 minutes.