Roast Turkey
The Thanksgiving centerpiece: a whole herb-butter bird, or just the breast, oven-roasted or slow-cooked.
Pick your variation
Compare the 3 variations Time, effort, diets, nutrition and cleanup side by side, and which to make when.
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Whole Bird, Herb Butter
Herb-Butter Roast Turkey
A whole turkey rubbed under the skin with garlic, sage, thyme and rosemary butter, started hot for color and finished low for juicy meat. Clear steps for a first-time host.
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Oven-Roasted Breast
Garlic Herb Roast Turkey Breast
A bone-in turkey breast rubbed with garlic, sage and thyme butter and roasted until the skin is golden. Feeds a small crowd without a whole bird.
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Slow-Cooker Breast
Slow-Cooker Turkey Breast
A bone-in turkey breast cooks gently in the slow cooker on a bed of vegetables, leaving the oven free for sides. Perfect for a small Thanksgiving.
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