Ryan Liebe for The New York Times. Food Stylist: Barrett Washburne. Thanksgiving Thanksgiving Turkey Recipes Whether you like to dry-brine or marinate your bird ahead of time, or simply roast or smoke it the day-of, here are the best ways to cook a turkey on Thanksgiving. Discover more ideas for the big day in our best Thanksgiving recipes collection. EmailShare on PinterestShare on FacebookShare on Twitter
Make-Ahead Roast Turkey Melissa Clark 2 hours 10 minutes, plus at least 2 days for brining, cooling and chilling
Ina Garten’s Make-Ahead Roast Turkey and Gravy With Onions and Sage Ina Garten 5 hours, plus 2 to 3 days’ brining
Mayo-Roasted Thanksgiving Turkey With Gravy J. Kenji López-Alt About 2 hours, plus overnight dry-brining
Roast Turkey With Berry-Mint Sauce and Black Walnuts Sean Sherman About 2 hours, plus chilling and resting
Turkey Thighs With Pickled Cranberries and Onions for Two Melissa Clark 1 hour, plus at least 2 hours’ marinating