Comments on: Old-Fashioned Roast Turkey and Gravy

By: Renee Schettler Rossi, LC Editor-in-Chief

Renee Schettler Rossi, LC Editor-in-Chief — Mon, 28 Nov 2011 22:08:12 +0000

Terrific, Angelinia! So glad it made your day memorable!

By: Angelina

Angelina — Mon, 28 Nov 2011 21:47:27 +0000

I tried this recipe for the first turkey I ever made. Had my parents and in-laws over. It was so awesome, can’t thank you enough for this recipe. I had an old, inaccurate oven that technically overcooked the turkey, but no one could tell. Can’t wait to try it in my new oven.

By: Renee Schettler Rossi, LC Editor-in-Chief

Renee Schettler Rossi, LC Editor-in-Chief — Thu, 24 Nov 2011 00:55:32 +0000

We can’t take credit for the recipe, Crystal, but we will accept the thanks for sharing it here. Thanks for letting us know how much it means to you. Happy, happy Thanksgiving!

By: Crystal

Crystal — Wed, 23 Nov 2011 23:35:12 +0000

I made this salt pork turkey last year from memory after watching Americas Test Kitchen & I, too, had trouble getting it without a subscription. I was excited to see it here! I also have a 20-lb turkey & will check back for the times on that size. Thank you so much for making this easier & tastier than ever!

By: Renee Schettler Rossi, LC Editor-in-Chief

Renee Schettler Rossi, LC Editor-in-Chief — Thu, 17 Nov 2011 17:35:07 +0000

Dennie, cheesecloth is simply a loosely woven cloth that’s food safe. Chances are you’ll find it at Walmart, just ask someone to help you find it. As for that 20-pounder, we actually will address this very question on the site tomorrow, so stay tuned! I’ll send you a link to the article when it posts…

By: dennie

dennie — Thu, 17 Nov 2011 17:21:55 +0000

I am looking forward to trying this for my family this year. I do not know what a cheescloth is though. Where could I find this. Our best store close to us is a Walmart? I have a 20 pound turkey and have read some people say that they tend to be drier that size. Any suggestions?

By: David Leite

David Leite — Thu, 10 Nov 2011 00:59:01 +0000

Dellene, my pleasure. The folks at America’s Test Kitchen are about the best you can get, and when we take their recipes into our 125 home test kitchens, we’re confident the results will be great. I hope you have a great Thanksgiving this year, and please let us know what you’re making!

By: Dellene in Kansas

Dellene in Kansas — Wed, 09 Nov 2011 20:39:57 +0000

First of all, David, I want to thank you for posting this recipe! I made this last year using the recipe from America’s Test Kitchen and had no problem printing the recipe. This year I have to join their website in order to get it and I am not going to do that. So…I was extremely pleased to see your post! On that note, I made this last year and it was by far the best turkey I have ever made and the best gravy I have ever made! It was very easy to prepare and bake, and if you follow the directions, it should come out beautiful, moist, and very flavorful! Can’t wait to do it again this year!

By: David Leite

David Leite — Thu, 25 Nov 2010 14:07:58 +0000

Sure can!

By: Gina

Gina — Thu, 25 Nov 2010 06:04:39 +0000

Can I put herbs and vegetables inside the cavity?
Thanks!