Roasting Turkey - Ratings & Reviews

"I cut the tail off the turkey. My wife said I should have left it on because that's how she closed the cavity to secure the stuffing. She would sew it closed. Any suggestions? Foil? Cheese cloth? Signed, In the doghouse"

"I live in Mexico City, where there is a higher altitude. Do you know if I need to cut the roasting time or roast it for longer?"

"I never knew why you were supposed to let the turkey stand for 15 or 20 minutes before carving. It explains why in this article. This was helpful information on how to roast a turkey."

"Sheila, I have used an oven bag many times. Yes, your turkey will cook faster and it will be really moist. It may not get nicely browned but you can stick it back in the oven for browning once you take it out of the bag or cut the bag open and pull it down around the turkey and allow it to brown. Just don't leave it in the oven too long or you will lose some of its moistness."

"Has anyone used an oven bag to cook their turkey? Does it really cook the turkey faster?"

"I never knew you were supposed to let the turkey stand for 15 or 20 minutes before carving or that it will continue to cook after removing it from the oven. Good things to know!"

"Good information on roasting a turkey. This will help me out when I have to roast our Thanksgiving turkey. I might have to buy a meat thermometer to help get the turkey done just right. I am tired of it not being done or dried out."