[ProudVet77]

OK, normally I charge for this advice, but here is the secret of really good turkey. Cook it upside down for the first 1/2 of the cooking time. What happens is all the fat and juice from the dark meat on the bottom baste the breast. After 1/2 time turn it over and cook normally.
It really works. I thought I had an original idea, then I read in a cookbook that the French turn the turkey on it's side for 1/3 the time, then flip it over on the other side and finally onto it's bottom.

[HiTech RedNeck]

Using a vee-shaped rack, I assume (otherwise the turkey would topple). It doesn't make marks on the turkey?

[kimchi lover]

I am a big fan of brining the turkey. You soak it overnight in a brine of water, salt, brown sugar and spices. You rinse it the next day and roast as usual.
BEST TURKEY EVER!!!!

[YaYa123]

I'm going to try cooking my turkey upside down...that makes sense...and I"m still going to baste that bird with mayonnaise, the secret to a beautiful brown crust.

[ladyinred]

Thanks for the Turkey tip. It makes sense that cooking upside down would make the bird more juicy. I will try that this year.

[truthkeeper]

Cook it upside down for the first 1/2 of the cooking time. What happens is all the fat and juice from the dark meat on the bottom baste the breast. After 1/2 time turn it over and cook normally.

I've done this for years too and you're right, the turkey comes out so much less dry. But if you really want to taste a moist, tender turkey try brining in for 8 hours in a kosher salt bath. I finally tried that for the first time last year and WOW, everyone was blown away by that bird. It's a little messy to prepare the bath and you have to find room in your fridge for it, but it really is worth all the effort, trust me.

[Just Lori]

OK, normally I charge for this advice, but here is the secret of really good turkey. Cook it upside down for the first 1/2 of the cooking time. What happens is all the fat and juice from the dark meat on the bottom baste the breast. After 1/2 time turn it over and cook normally.
It really works. I thought I had an original idea, then I read in a cookbook that the French turn the turkey on it's side for 1/3 the time, then flip it over on the other side and finally onto it's bottom.



Ok, stupid question time.... How do you turn over a large turkey when it's hot? It's a great idea, and I'd like to try it, but I have this image of a half cooked hot turkey on the kitchen floor.

[JockoManning]

ProudVet77 says, "Cook it upside down for the first 1/2 of the cooking time. What happens is all the fat and juice from the dark meat on the bottom baste the breast."

Hadn't heard that before.

Thanks much, PV77.

[Peace Is Coming]

Cook it upside down for the first 1/2 of the cooking time. What happens is all the fat and juice from the dark meat on the bottom baste the breast. After 1/2 time turn it

Thanks for the tip Proudvet. That sounds like a great idea! Peace