Turkey tastes like cardboard? Hello? Somebody can’t cook.
I can honestly say I have never EVERY cooked a turkey that tasted even remotely like cardboard - or anything else distasteful. It is all about preparation, seasoning, and proper cooking.
For turkey to taste like cardboard, one must not season it at all, not add any moisture, and finally you then over cook the crap out of it.
Anyone that ignorant doesn’t deserve any “help” or “suggestions” other than to learn how to cook.
Even a perfectly prepared turkey is rather tasteless compared to the lowely chicken. It’s only advantage is size in feeding large numbers.
I’d rather have duck and prime rib for a holiday feast. Although next year, my family wants to try a turducken and I’ve been watching vids on the deboning process and we may just try it.