How to Cook the Best Turkey FAST This Thanksgiving

By now, many people have a giant bird wrapped in plastic in their fridge, thawing out for Thanksgiving. I purchased my turkey earlier this week, and it is chilling in the fridge waiting to be roasted.

Why Oven Space Becomes a Nightmare on Thanksgiving

If you think your turkey takes up a lot of space in the fridge, just wait until you put it in the oven. Then add all of the sides like stuffing, green bean casserole, and the sweet potatoes. Not a lot of space, right?

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I have been struggling with this predicament for the longest time. However, I changed my strategy for cooking the Thanksgiving turkey a few years ago, and I haven't looked back since.

Taste Over Presentation

Out of all of the people I have talked to, when it comes to the Thanksgiving turkey, how it tastes is far more important than how it looks on the table. So why not make the best-tasting turkey while freeing up precious time and oven real estate?

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I consider myself to be a good cook, and I like to utilize the help of YouTube chefs to find new ways to cook meals. One of my favorite channels to watch is called Not Another Cooking Show.

The Space-Saving Technique That Works

I have cooked dozens of recipes from this channel, and all of them are spot-on delicious. Especially, the Thanksgiving turkey. If you want to utilize the most space in your oven this Thanksgiving while having the best-tasting turkey you've ever made, give this recipe a try and chop up your turkey.

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