20 Thanksgiving Turkey Recipes For The Perfect Roast

With Thanksgiving just around the corner, I thought it’s time to round up some of my favorite Thanksgiving turkey recipes. And so I’m doing just that!

Step up your turkey game this year and make the perfect roast that’ll wow your family and friends.

Thanksgiving Turkey Recipes

Enjoy these Thanksgiving turkey recipes. As always, for the full recipe, please click on the link below each image and you’ll be taken to the recipe and instructions.

1. Maple-Glazed Turkey with Bacon and Sage Butter

This juicy, tender turkey is slathered with sage-infused butter, shingled with crispy bacon, and glazed with maple syrup in what just might be the best Thanksgiving turkey you’ve ever tasted!

Thanksgiving turkey recipes: Maple-Glazed Turkey with Bacon and Sage ButterFrom: fivehearthome.com

2. Applewood Smoked Turkey With Cider Bourbon Gravy

So here’s the deal. I smoked a turkey breast for time-intensive reasons and in hopes of not wasting any food.

I HATE wasting food. This was not an issue considering we took down this turkey in a matter of days!

Thanksgiving turkey recipes: Applewood Smoked Turkey With Cider Bourbon GravyFrom: howsweeteats.com

3. Maple Bacon Roasted Thanksgiving Turkey

This recipe for Maple Bacon Roasted Turkey is so easy to make! You’ll spend less time in the kitchen this Thanksgiving and more time with your guests.

Thanksgiving turkey recipes: Maple Bacon Roasted Thanksgiving TurkeyFrom: carriesexperimentalkitchen.com

4. Slow Cooker Turkey Breast

This turkey is moist, tender, full of flavor and so easy to prepare! Instructions also include how to make gravy from the drippings.

Thanksgiving turkey recipes: Slow Cooker Turkey BreastFrom: lovetobeinthekitchen.com

5. Herb And Butter Roasted Turkey

It’s finally time for Turkey Talk!! I LOVE this herb and butter roasted turkey with white wine pan gravy.

Thanksgiving turkey recipes: Herb And Butter Roasted TurkeyFrom: halfbakedharvest.com

6. Grilled Tuscan Style Turkey

Want to try something a little different this year with your holiday turkey? Wish you had your oven free for side dishes? Or maybe you are having a big enough crowd that you really need two turkeys!

Grilled turkey solves all these problems and is fast, easy, and tasty. So, butterfly your turkey this year, rub it with Italian flavors, and make Tuscan grilled turkey!

Thanksgiving turkey recipes: Grilled Tuscan Style TurkeyFrom: justalittlebitofbacon.com

7. Smoky Paprika-Bacon Roasted Turkey

This Smoky Paprika-Bacon Roasted Turkey is the mother of all roasted turkeys.

Saying it’s over-the-top might be an understatement, and it will surely bring your Thanksgiving feast to the next level!

Thanksgiving turkey recipes: Smoky Paprika-Bacon Roasted TurkeyFrom: cookingontheweekends.com

8. Herb Roasted Turkey

Beautifully golden, juicy, and delicious, this is my go-to no-fail roasted turkey recipe infused with a garlic butter herb rub.

It’s perfect for serving a crowd at Thanksgiving or Christmas holidays & best of all, easy to customize with your favorite flavors.

Thanksgiving turkey recipes: Herb Roasted TurkeyFrom: lifemadesweeter.com

9. Super Juicy No Brine Roast Turkey

Sharing my secret to super juicy no brine roast turkey recipe that will make you a hero of your Thanksgiving dinner.

It involves a bottle of champagne and melted butter! Seriously, unless you want to, you really don’t have to brine your bird anymore.

Thanksgiving turkey recipes: Super Juicy No Brine Roast TurkeyFrom: sweetandsavorybyshinee.com

10. How To Smoke A Whole Turkey For Thanksgiving

Smoking a turkey for is a long-standing tradition in my family!

And, it’s easier and quicker than you would think! Learn how to smoke a whole turkey in this tutorial.

Thanksgiving turkey recipes: How To Smoke A Whole Turkey For ThanksgivingFrom: blackberrybabe.com

11. Rosemary Lemon Roasted Turkey

Rosemary Lemon Roasted Turkey made with infused rosemary-lemon olive oil, garlic and stuffing.

Thanksgiving turkey recipes: Rosemary Lemon Roasted TurkeyFrom: diethood.com

12. The Best Roast Turkey

Learn how to roast a turkey that remains moist while being completely cooked throughout.

Thanksgiving turkey recipes: The Best Roast TurkeyFrom: theyummylife.com

13. Easy Garlic and Herb Roasted Turkey

This is a no-tears, no-fuss Easy Garlic and Herb Roasted Turkey recipe.

Read on to find out how to roast a turkey without losing your mind!

Thanksgiving turkey recipes: Easy Garlic and Herb Roasted TurkeyFrom: neighborfoodblog.com

14. Rosemary Apricot Glazed Turkey

Savory rosemary and sweet apricot are perfect flavors for turkey!

This Rosemary Apricot Glazed Turkey is a beautiful and delicious recipe for Thanksgiving!

Thanksgiving turkey recipes: Rosemary Apricot Glazed TurkeyFrom: deliciouslittlebites.com

15. Easy, No-fuss Thanksgiving Turkey

The BEST Thanksgiving Turkey recipe! It packs all of the flavor and juiciness you expect from the perfect Thanksgiving turkey – with none of the stress!

Plus a step by step tutorial for how to cook the perfect turkey.

Thanksgiving turkey recipes: Easy No-fuss Thanksgiving TurkeyFrom: tastesbetterfromscratch.com

16. Award Winning Instant Pot Turkey Recipe

Your Thanksgiving turkey is just 30 minutes away. Yes! You read that correctly!

Juicy, perfect Thanksgiving turkey in no time with this Award Winning Instant Pot Turkey Recipe.

Thanksgiving turkey recipes: Award Winning Instant Pot Turkey RecipeFrom: ohsweetbasil.com

17. Orange Glazed Herb Turkey

This Orange Glazed Herb Turkey is bursting with orange flavor! They have taken a traditional recipe and given it a lovely citrus twist.

To do it, they added orange zest, orange juice, and even fresh oranges. The herbs compliment the orange well. And the glaze uses marmalade to sweeten and add another punch of orange flavor.

Thanksgiving turkey recipes: Orange Glazed Herb TurkeyFrom: skinnyms.com

18. Citrus Herb Roasted Turkey

The bird is stuffed with citrus and herbs. Also, it is coated with a herb compound butter that you’ll want to slather all over everything else.

Thanksgiving turkey recipes: Citrus Herb Roasted TurkeyFrom: whatsgabycooking.com

19. Stuffed Turkey Roll

Calling all turkey lovers!

This stuffed turkey roll is perfect for Thanksgiving and Christmas. Or any time of the year you want a delicious dish. This recipe is also a great alternative to roasting a whole turkey during the holiday season!

I love everything about this simple, yet incredibly delicious recipe.

Thanksgiving turkey recipes: Stuffed Turkey RollFrom: tatyanaseverydayfood.com

20. Mayonnaise Roasted Turkey Recipe

This Mayonnaise Roasted Turkey Recipe may sound a little different, but I think you will be surprised at the delicious results.

Time and time again this turkey recipe and method has proved to be a real winner.  And now it has become the easiest part of a meal.

Thanksgiving turkey recipes: Mayonnaise Roasted Turkey RecipeFrom: shewearsmanyhats.com

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Thanksgiving Turkey Recipes

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