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  • I'll show you how to cook a Thanksgiving turkey - dry brining, roasting & carving, this is the best way!
    We asked 'what kind of turkey video do you want' for Thanksgiving... and you guys answered - OVEN ROASTED. So today I'm showing you the best way to ROAST that Thanksgiving Turkey, starting with a DRY BRINE, and ending with a quick CARVING LESSON.
    **SPOILER ALERT** Yes, I do cut myself pretty badly - so when you try this at home, do everything I do except for that!
    00:00 Intro
    2:25 Un-stuffing the turkey
    5:03 Dry Brining the turkey
    7:00 Defrosting information
    8:45 Fitting the foil
    9:32 Buttering the turkey
    10:30 Stuffing the turkey
    11:50 Tying up the turkey
    12:50 Adding vegetables, pepper, and wine
    13:24 Baking
    13:40 Turkey comes out
    14:24 Covering the turkey
    15:02 Baking
    15:32 Turkey comes out
    16:40 Resting
    17:31 Carving
    23:14 Outro
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  • @samthecookingguy
    @samthecookingguy  Před 5 lety +108

    Thanks for watching! Don't forget to SUBSCRIBE, LIKE + COMMENT🙏🏼Here are more Thanksgiving recipes in case you need:
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    HAPPY THANKSGIVING!!! 🍴🦃🍴

    • @brandost2969
      @brandost2969 Před 5 lety +1

      SAM THE COOKING GUY Sam you should do a after thanksgiving Turkey carcass crockpot soup 🍲 not letting all that good meat go to waste! It’s a tradition in my household. My better half looks forward to it every year.

    • @rainwater739
      @rainwater739 Před 5 lety +11

      The part you chopped off (because it was creeping you out) was the tail, you dingbat! The turkey's genitalia is removed with the organs and digestion tract. Love your videos!

    • @duckpwnd
      @duckpwnd Před 5 lety +4

      Knife sharpeners work by grinding the blade of the knife. You can get metal shavings in your food if you sharpen your knife over it.

    • @vincentharper9910
      @vincentharper9910 Před 5 lety +1

      He throw away the neck and tail :)

    • @johnchase4408
      @johnchase4408 Před 5 lety +1

      Have a Happy Thanksgiving Sam. 🦃

  • @Awesomesauce1_8_6_4
    @Awesomesauce1_8_6_4 Před 3 lety +397

    Sam, I just made this turkey yesterday. My mom passed in February after fighting cancer for 4 years. This is our first Thanksgiving without her. She always cooked so I volunteered to do it instead this year. I'm 22 and this is my first time trying to cook for a group of ppl, let alone a whole turkey. I followed your recipe and it came out PERFECT. It just helped make such a hard time a little bit easier. Thanks so much!!

    • @ShaunaMarieSings
      @ShaunaMarieSings Před 2 lety +3

      💗💗💗

    • @kylealexander7024
      @kylealexander7024 Před 2 lety +3

      Thats awesome

    • @capt.americamom7101
      @capt.americamom7101 Před 2 lety +2

      🧡

    • @hvacdr
      @hvacdr Před 2 lety +4

      my mom also died very young of cancer 10 years ago. I feel your pain. The pain doesnt really ever go away but you got a positive attitude and thats the best thing to have. Yeah sams turkey cooking method is a copy cat of Alton Brown.

    • @omarlago4372
      @omarlago4372 Před 2 lety +2

      Just remember the good times you had with her God Bless

  • @chrusb7765
    @chrusb7765 Před 5 lety +983

    It's the tail, the thing hanging off the turkey, not his sack

    • @Treyorrrr
      @Treyorrrr Před 5 lety +15

      Do... turkeys have balls?

    • @GuyInAChair3
      @GuyInAChair3 Před 5 lety +59

      @@Treyorrrr
      Not really. Birds don't have external sex organs, they rub their cloaca's (which also serves as a waste disposal) together and sperm is transferred to the female. Male birds do have testis, but they are internal

    • @bryaneich6802
      @bryaneich6802 Před 5 lety +7

      It def looks like the tail

    • @mathewgraham1453
      @mathewgraham1453 Před 5 lety +7

      It produces oil the Turkey will rub his beak on it then spread it on his body to make his feathers water proof its nothing but oily fat when its cooked

    • @drunkenmasterii3250
      @drunkenmasterii3250 Před 5 lety +57

      I was the guy at home going "this guy is a dumb shit".

  • @jbranch410
    @jbranch410 Před 2 lety +41

    Time for me to re-watch this video for the 3rd year in a row. Excellent results every time and many compliments. THANK YOU STCG!

  • @popanz25
    @popanz25 Před 3 lety +147

    Did this recipe the last two years. Now i’m responsible for the turkey every year! It is fantastic!

    • @gungho1284
      @gungho1284 Před 3 lety +1

      Yup. This one's a keeper.

    • @kevinm9198
      @kevinm9198 Před 3 lety +2

      Doing this recipe for my first time and my first time cooking a whole turkey. Fingers crossed

    • @kamalhilal1309
      @kamalhilal1309 Před 3 lety

      I actually just realized this is a 2 year old video i thought it was chilly outside or something.lol

    • @silverhawkslugger
      @silverhawkslugger Před 3 lety

      Doing this for the first time as well!

    • @kevystead
      @kevystead Před 3 lety

      I've done it a few ways and am now too in charge :) I will be trying this way at Christmas this year.

  • @ShreverBeaver
    @ShreverBeaver Před 6 měsíci +7

    I watch this every year and it never gets old. CLASSIC Sam.

  • @JamesSavik
    @JamesSavik Před 3 lety +59

    Reaching inside the turkey, you find the missing remote and a set of car keys.

  • @amandaboyle6395
    @amandaboyle6395 Před 4 lety +49

    I just made this tonight for Thanksgiving and my husband said it's the best turkey he's ever had. Even 4 hours later he's still talking about it 😍. Thank you so much Sam!

  • @oliverhall8166
    @oliverhall8166 Před 4 lety +158

    Hey Sam! I did this exactly how you did other than the wine, I’m newly sober and didn’t want to risk a relapse. So I used home made chicken broth. This turkey turned out amazing. Even made my own gravy from the drip pan. Thank you for making my first time
    Hosting thanksgiving a success. Cheers my man. 👊

    • @Rock_Eye
      @Rock_Eye Před 4 lety +4

      I did chicken broth also. I just made one because of the meat shortages in the grocery store. So I cooked an 18 pound turkey! :)

    • @melissadunn3831
      @melissadunn3831 Před 2 lety +6

      Congratulations on your sobriety! I hope you’re doing great 😊♥️

    • @Hullad1379
      @Hullad1379 Před 2 lety +1

      really late here. just to let you know though.if it is the flavor that might trigger a relapse then continue on with the way you are doing it. if not then the alcohol evaporates very quickly when the wine heats up. but you definitely cannot go wrong with broth, especially home made keep strong. you can do it

  • @jacquestcomc
    @jacquestcomc Před 3 lety +45

    This turkey had no clue he was gonna be a CZcams star.

    • @eggn00dle36
      @eggn00dle36 Před 3 lety +2

      That’s definitely one way to look at it 😂

  • @shontay7339
    @shontay7339 Před 3 lety +18

    LOL. This guy in the video did not sugarcoat anything, he told it like it was including cussing and throwing things very funny

  • @johnos4892
    @johnos4892 Před 3 lety +11

    Glad I'm not the only one who cuts himself turkey carving, did it last year while getting Thanksgiving food ready.

  • @skating7791
    @skating7791 Před 5 lety +31

    You doubled up on carving, going the extra mile for CZcams. Carving yourself a slice of yourself as a treat for a good thanksgiving is just a bonus

  • @zeldasps3
    @zeldasps3 Před 5 lety +11

    sam, i love your channel. i suffer from a mental illness and depression and your channel helps me focus on the good and food! lol. i just think you have an awesome product here that deserves a spot on the food network. the presentation is top notch and even the camera work is excellent!! i feel welcomed whenever i watch an episode of your cooking show. thanks buddy!!

    • @pianoladyforreal1026
      @pianoladyforreal1026 Před 2 lety +1

      Awww don't worry you're gonna get better believe me. Always focus on good channels brother.

  • @marymorales8609
    @marymorales8609 Před 4 lety +23

    Lol I laughed thru this whole video!! People take cooking a Turkey so seriously. And you are so right about some people not eating the Turkey if they see it being prepared! My 2 daughters helped me last year for the 1st time and they were just horrified 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 lol they thought the neck was the lol you know! I never laughed so hard, I almost dropped the Turkey! Good times!!

  • @rocpeacelove3544
    @rocpeacelove3544 Před 3 lety +14

    Sam I just love love love you
    Your personality - humor and cooking knowledge is so refreshing
    Man you are THE MAN!!!!!!!

  • @AA41975
    @AA41975 Před 4 lety +68

    After sharpening your knife, wife it with a wet towel. There are small shards and grinding stone dust left on the blade after sharpening.

    • @sjgoff
      @sjgoff Před 4 lety +24

      Don't wife your knife - that's what got OJ in all that trouble...

    • @richardgaray8630
      @richardgaray8630 Před 4 lety +3

      LOL to the reply

    • @AA41975
      @AA41975 Před 4 lety +4

      Wipe it....hahahah. opps. Please dont knife your wife...

    • @pjwyse7817
      @pjwyse7817 Před 4 lety

      I was thinking the same thing. Good catch!

    • @AA41975
      @AA41975 Před 4 lety

      @Psychological Nudity seriously???...it was a typo.

  • @TheG24
    @TheG24 Před 5 lety +21

    Hey Sam been on your channel for a few months now and I love them. I find myself binge watching a night. Anyway I love your videos, the banter you have with Max and his camera work is getting better too. Keep doing your thing Max!

  • @joeycale20
    @joeycale20 Před 3 lety +11

    Bruh 😂😭 “Is that what that is?!?!?” I was ded lol thank you for helping me make my first turkey! 🙏🏼 This is the first holiday my girl and I are celebrating in our first home!

  • @sbehan4063
    @sbehan4063 Před 3 lety +1

    The BEST turkey I’ve ever made!!! I’ve tried many recipes over the years (I’m 60), no need to try anymore. Thank You Sam!

  • @c_w2266
    @c_w2266 Před 5 lety +205

    Can’t wait to show this to my grandma so I don’t have to eat rubber disguised as a turkey again this year. Thank you! Lol

  • @ricklarouche4105
    @ricklarouche4105 Před 3 lety +18

    Most of the “grossness” when boiled, chopped up and added to the gravy will make your gravy very delicious btw..
    The other thing was his tail.

    • @bensebaugh6017
      @bensebaugh6017 Před 3 lety

      It will but if you use it for the stock and feed the long simmered remnants to fido, the people that don't like giblet gravy will love it plus you don't need to have two gravys...

  • @crystalwilson2755
    @crystalwilson2755 Před 4 lety +1

    Sam, I am so thankful for you and that I discovered you and max and your channel this year! My first time making thanksgiving and it was amazing. Thanks so much for helping us make our holiday! There truly is nothing like home cooked foods

  • @dimplepwr85
    @dimplepwr85 Před 3 lety +6

    Long story short, due to a snow storm I couldn't be with family in 2019, so ai was forced to cook a turkey at home... my first turkey ever! In followed this to a T and knocked it out of the park. Thank you Sam for saving me 2019 trail. Now, due to the Rona in 2020, I get to cook another turkey :) I'm excited to try this again.

  • @jonathan8122
    @jonathan8122 Před 5 lety +54

    Sam your personality makes these videos!! Subscribed

    • @samthecookingguy
      @samthecookingguy  Před 5 lety +4

      Thanks so much Jonathan, here's an official welcome to the channel 👍🏻

  • @darrylbrooks9340
    @darrylbrooks9340 Před 5 lety +29

    Wow that's turkey 101, you make it look soooo easy. Thanks for the lesson I'll have to try this in a few days.

  • @ThreeBlindMeise
    @ThreeBlindMeise Před 6 měsíci +2

    Sam, I followed your video last year and it was the best turkey my family has ever had. Watching again to prepare for this year! Thank you!!

  • @stevenwexman351
    @stevenwexman351 Před 3 lety +1

    Just finished Thanksgiving dinner with my family. Thank you Sam for a great recipe that even I couldn’t screw up. Everyone loved it. All the best to you, Kelly and the family.

  • @tolchm
    @tolchm Před 5 lety +64

    mix soft butter, salt, pepper, garlic and parsley...put that under and on the skin. The butter fat will help to take flavor deep into the bird and it helps crisp that skin

    • @thefox4279
      @thefox4279 Před 5 lety +16

      Yep..Gordon Ramsey taught me that also

    • @Combobreaker100
      @Combobreaker100 Před 5 lety +3

      Marc Tolchin Gordon Ramsay? Remember the lemon zest and juice

    • @TGSureal
      @TGSureal Před 5 lety +5

      @@Combobreaker100 and the olive oil to help keep the butter from burning.

    • @tolchm
      @tolchm Před 5 lety +2

      @Derek Charette haha ....my first troll!

    • @friedgreentomatoes4998
      @friedgreentomatoes4998 Před 5 lety +2

      Derek Charette Why start with the name calling. I don't watch GR. So it was good to know. Sorry, but not everyone watches the same thing. But, MERRY CHRISTMAS to you and yours, even though you're very rude.

  • @TheChef1984
    @TheChef1984 Před 3 lety +11

    I’m a British guy making this for my American wife in the UK for thanksgiving. Applied the salt this morning, it’s in the fridge brining ready for tomorrow, I’m in your hands now Sam.

    • @TheIvantals1
      @TheIvantals1 Před 3 lety +1

      How's the turkey?

    • @TheChef1984
      @TheChef1984 Před 3 lety +1

      @@TheIvantals1 it was excellent thanks! The seasoning really spread throughout the whole bird. I left it in a tad too long though. When I took it out for the final time The breast was at 165 so was probably 170 by the time it had rested.

  • @MikeyD22
    @MikeyD22 Před 3 lety +2

    Another masterpiece, Sam! Thanks for sharing! This will be the recipe that my wife and I use moving forward. You make it look so easy!

  • @jared4265
    @jared4265 Před 2 lety +1

    I have used this recipe for over 2 years now. Still the best turkey I've ever had. Would be awesome if you do a quick gravy tutorial video for Christmas time! I'm always messing up the gravy and its one of the best parts of thanksgiving! Thanks Sam.

  • @luiscassani9428
    @luiscassani9428 Před 3 lety +3

    This is truly the best of both worlds..
    Cooking channel and the Comedy channel all in to one.
    Love it!!

  • @tenitri5023
    @tenitri5023 Před 3 lety +10

    The reveal of the cut on your hand earned my subscription.

  • @bernardstolberg4511
    @bernardstolberg4511 Před 3 lety

    OMG. Thank you so much. First, like all normal people, big fans of the channel. Now being a Southern gentleman I love cooking and usually do the cooking. This thanksgiving I am struggling through COVID. I sent this video to my wife who has never cooked a turkey and told her Sam won’t let you down. Awesome results. Bravo. I am retiring from the kitchen ☺️

  • @nemosthebandit
    @nemosthebandit Před 3 lety +2

    This is the Best thanksgiving turkey tutorial video I’ve found on CZcams. I’ve made this recipe twice and it’s my go to for the holidays. Thank you.

  • @nickcarter5759
    @nickcarter5759 Před 5 lety +4

    Cooking thanksgiving dinner for my family this Thursday. And it’s my first time cooking a Turkey. This is definitely gonna help! Thank you!!

  • @maxnekker5005
    @maxnekker5005 Před 5 lety +4

    Love the vids Sam can’t stop watching all your tutorials ❤️❤️❤️

  • @kurtzhou9003
    @kurtzhou9003 Před 3 lety +2

    Sam! This recipe turned out great! I used chicken broth instead of wine. First time making turkey, and actually my family said that it was 'the best turkey they ever had'. THANK YOU!!!

  • @Miss4EverLove711
    @Miss4EverLove711 Před 2 lety +1

    Sam, I followed your recipe and man did my turkey turn out amazing! I followed your video last year and again this year and my turkey turned out awesome both times! Thanks so much for sharing, will be making my turkeys like this from now on.

  • @NinaJnoland
    @NinaJnoland Před 3 lety +7

    That thing on the back is the tail. The giblets and neck are perfect to boil with a a bay leaf to make stock for stuffing. You can chop up the liver into the gravy in addition the neck meat is perfect in gravy as well.

  • @johngomez1588
    @johngomez1588 Před 5 lety +3

    Everthing about you is amazing Sam! ❤️. Solid fan from Philippines 👌

  • @christopherblack1165
    @christopherblack1165 Před 4 lety +1

    Love watching your tutorials! You have a great personality it keeps everything lighthearted!

  • @greywolfe5716
    @greywolfe5716 Před 3 lety

    I've been cooking turkey for many, many Thanksgivings but this was by FAR the best. So moist and succulent. No wet brine mess, no soggy skin and so simple. I received so many kudos I could have given some away....so here's a shitload of kudos to you Sam. OK, I don't know how to mail these but you get my drift.

  • @therealjeffstein
    @therealjeffstein Před 3 lety +9

    Happy Thanksgiving Sam. Just did this and I'm officially an adult who knows how to cook a Thanksgiving dinner. Cheers!

  • @markanderson8677
    @markanderson8677 Před 4 lety +6

    This guy would be a blast to have as a neighbor - he talks the same way I do. Happy Thanksgiving from Minnesota.

  • @laztKING75
    @laztKING75 Před 4 lety +1

    I’ve been waiting for their video. I was just told I’m cooking this year for the first time ever for thanksgiving. So this is very helpful thank you

  • @deedeenicholas8774
    @deedeenicholas8774 Před 3 lety

    Not to laugh at your pain. But this is WHY I love to watch your videos Sam! Unlike other professional chefs, you keep it real!!! We are not failures if we get burned or cut while cooking! We are real and life happens.
    Also you make real food, not food with ingredients that no one really buys on a regular basis and it is GOOD. Lastly, love the interaction you have with your son and your lovely wife Kelly when she is there..
    Keep it up Sam.. We love you!

  • @stiffcross
    @stiffcross Před 3 lety +28

    My Sicilian grandma would put the gizzards liver and heart in her stuffing

    • @Sagicorn24
      @Sagicorn24 Před 3 lety +6

      I’ve boiled them down and made a gravy broth with them

    • @eggn00dle36
      @eggn00dle36 Před 3 lety

      @@Sagicorn24 same

    • @kevinm9198
      @kevinm9198 Před 3 lety +2

      @@Sagicorn24 best gravy ever, that's how my Mom cooks it! She cooks her gravy as long as she cooks the bird

    • @Angelwolfs9
      @Angelwolfs9 Před 3 lety +2

      Agree with Sagicorn! I use the neck, and all the "bits" inside the bird for gravy!

  • @juliews105
    @juliews105 Před 5 lety +10

    I’m doing my first turkey “solo” this year. Thanks for the instruction, Sam! Have a wonderful Thanksgiving!!!

    • @samthecookingguy
      @samthecookingguy  Před 5 lety +4

      Good luck Julie! If you need a tried and true method, you can't go wrong with this. Either way have a great Thanksgiving and let me know how things go with the turkey! 👍🏻

    • @jvmbii1627
      @jvmbii1627 Před 3 lety +1

      I know this is a whole later but how was it

    • @idkdestroyer7930
      @idkdestroyer7930 Před 2 lety

      @@jvmbii1627 so good

  • @77Tadams
    @77Tadams Před 2 lety

    I just pulled this up to make a turkey. I dry brined it because of this show. Then I couldn't remember where I learned it.....and I pulled this up. All the memories came back about it. See! You make a difference in people's small lives! So you matter! Much love!

  • @atmoviegal
    @atmoviegal Před 4 lety +2

    Omg! This was the best thanksgiving turkey ever! Thank you Sam for never letting us down!

  • @Marumi_Cz4a
    @Marumi_Cz4a Před 4 lety +7

    I used this exact recipe for my "Friendsgiving" last night. Everybody loved it!! Thanks Sam!!

    • @PhillyDjHook
      @PhillyDjHook Před 4 lety

      Is FriendsGiving a Pride thing?

    • @Marumi_Cz4a
      @Marumi_Cz4a Před 4 lety

      Don't think it's a pride thing. It's just getting friends together to EAT good food and drink.

  • @idrisrahman1824
    @idrisrahman1824 Před 5 lety +4

    Sam, your AWESOME, learning so much! My family is so enjoying what you're teaching me, thanks again!!!!👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽

  • @roycegaida5300
    @roycegaida5300 Před 2 lety +1

    Great video! I cooked a turkey today for the first time ever by followed your recipe. Turned out perfect! Thanks for the great content!

  • @derekpetrillo4266
    @derekpetrillo4266 Před 4 lety +1

    I followed this today and our Turkey was delicious! Thanks for all you do.

  • @nikkisklivas3785
    @nikkisklivas3785 Před 5 lety +6

    Ohhh F yes!!! Definitely gonna make this, you never disappoint, Sam.

  • @PassportTwo
    @PassportTwo Před rokem +5

    Well…here I am for the 4th year reminding myself how to make our thanksgiving turkey again! Our family has loved this turkey for the past 3 years, so let’s do it again!
    Edit: here for the 5th year now - 2023, see you in 2024

  • @anneholden9908
    @anneholden9908 Před rokem

    My Daddy was in the Army. We always ate with the troops. So by the time I was old enough to talk back, I made Thanksgiving dinner. I was probably 15 or 16,because I was tired of going out for Thanksgiving dinner. It went well. Thanks for the memories. I'll be in Chicago for Thanksgiving this year with 3 brothers! They're cooking! Love your channel ❤️

  • @amyparsons5038
    @amyparsons5038 Před 3 lety

    Absolutely, hands down the BEST turkey EVER. Making another today at the request of family - they freaked at Thanksgiving and I've cooked a LOT of turkeys. I will never cook it another way again, this is perfection. Thank you Sam, fell in love with your show during quarantine and have recommended you to others hundreds of times since. Cooking is my second passion, teaching is my first and I even talk about you with my students. Love your humor, your passion, your practical explanations, and how you make cooking FUN. Wishing you an awesome holiday - thankful for YOU and your family!

  • @adventureescape1929
    @adventureescape1929 Před 4 lety +111

    Don't put wine under your turkey if you want gravy later. Use chicken stock and put the neck and giblets in there with it.

    • @dwdwone
      @dwdwone Před 3 lety +1

      Why?

    • @Barbara-yg7bj
      @Barbara-yg7bj Před 3 lety +2

      Will do

    • @dryuya1
      @dryuya1 Před 3 lety +6

      I put wine under there and it made the best gravy I've ever had

    • @shoegal7
      @shoegal7 Před 3 lety +3

      Better still, make stock from the turkey neck and use that.

    • @zacgrimaldo
      @zacgrimaldo Před 3 lety +1

      @@shoegal7 and goblet gravy if you’re in the south!

  • @Pitseolak1
    @Pitseolak1 Před 3 lety +8

    The neck and giblets slow boiled with onion, bay leaf and peppercorns makes for an amazing gravy base. I cringed when you chucked it lol. I still love your channel and watch often.

  • @glorianatalia681
    @glorianatalia681 Před 4 lety

    Sam you are amazing! this was the best turkey I've cooked thanks to you, not only did I learn but love the way you teach enjoy your sence of humor, I will be leaning fom you from now on. Thank you. Gloria

  • @kc2453
    @kc2453 Před 4 lety

    Thanks Sam. Been cooking turkeys using various recipes for 40 years. This was the best one yet And easy as well.

  • @upperdarby4455
    @upperdarby4455 Před 4 lety +11

    You forgot one very important seasoning mix that's sold in a little yellow box with a turkey on it and it's called Bells poultry seasoning it's a must.

    • @southside.o.g.9331
      @southside.o.g.9331 Před 3 lety

      That’s a fact!!! That one little box will last forever, at least 20+ Turkey’s LoL...

  • @southside.o.g.9331
    @southside.o.g.9331 Před 4 lety +3

    The part that holds the tail feathers is really Delicious, I cook it with the neck, and giblets. Cook them until everything is nice and tender with onions , peppers and celery with a bit of poultry seasoning. Chop everything up and add it to the cornbread you’ve made the night before, along with the cooking liquid. Mix well, season to taste, bake until it’s browned, and you’ll have the best cornbread stuffing ever. You can think me later

  • @mikedreucci4236
    @mikedreucci4236 Před 3 lety +1

    We used this recipe for Thanksgiving and the overall census was that it was one of THEE best (most likely THEE best) turkeys we have ever had. Thanks Sam! We will be using this cooking method every time we make a turkey. At least something positive came out of this miserable year 2020. Cheers!👍👍👍👍👍🦃🦃🦃🦃🦃

  • @2732hill
    @2732hill Před 4 lety

    My mouth over here watering! Well done! Exactly how I’m doing my turkey this year. Thankyou sir!

  • @lagangvideos
    @lagangvideos Před 3 lety +12

    Goes away for "24 hours" comes back the "next day" with the SAME outfit on 🤔😂🤷🏾‍♂️

    • @BlackMan-qg1ch
      @BlackMan-qg1ch Před 3 lety +1

      nnah i just said the same thing like wait am i tripping lmao

  • @ABChibi
    @ABChibi Před 5 lety +6

    “A Turkey, is just a big ass chicken” loll thanks Sam for making my day

  • @lucasmontano4351
    @lucasmontano4351 Před 3 lety

    Thank you so much! I made a Turkey for the 1st time in my life thanks to you! On top of it was the first time my in laws ever had a Thanksgiving Dinner with a turkey. So it was a lot of pressure. This was their 1st impression and I nailed it! The meat fell of the bones it was ridiculous! You are the man!

  • @manyourcoolchris
    @manyourcoolchris Před rokem

    Absolutely incredible. Super thorough thank you very much. First time thanksgiving host, feeling confident after watching this.

  • @eduardoguajardo250
    @eduardoguajardo250 Před 5 lety +3

    Love your style of cooking. I personally enjoy your channel. Happy thanksgiving to u and your family

  • @horton5571
    @horton5571 Před 4 lety +4

    Hey Sam, great video. I do a some similar things to you but I’ve taken some great tips from this recipe and I have one for you.... instead of using foil to protect from burning I use bacon which add amazing flavour to.

  • @MarkBonini
    @MarkBonini Před 4 lety

    Thanks Sam! I followed your recipe for a work lunch...turkey turned out great. Love your videos. Keep up the great work!!!

  • @deweyseymour4268
    @deweyseymour4268 Před 3 lety +2

    Can't imagine why anyone would not LIKE this video.It is so informative and very Well presented.Good Job

    • @chuckpetersen246
      @chuckpetersen246 Před 3 lety

      Some people are negative in most anything the see. Makes no sense to me, all you can do is forgive them.

  • @luistorres9216
    @luistorres9216 Před 4 lety +6

    Hey Sam when dry brining the turkey, is it recommend to dry brine three days before Thanksgiving

  • @lordknows8749
    @lordknows8749 Před 5 lety +8

    I love your videos seriously.

  • @jflores741
    @jflores741 Před rokem

    Sam! This will be our third year following your tips. Love your style and turkey always comes out great. Thank you

  • @abbyjones9686
    @abbyjones9686 Před 2 lety

    I have always used a wet brine but now I will try the dry brine. It seems so much easier and cheaper!!! Thank you for all you have taught me through your videos. It's FUN to cook again!

  • @philellis5595
    @philellis5595 Před 5 lety +4

    I have visited a poultry processing plant. They put these birds in an antiseptic bath. Heavy chlorine water essentially. That’s why I rinse my turkey. I rinse it with filtered water.

  • @rodmckenzie9089
    @rodmckenzie9089 Před 3 lety +3

    Great episode! Loved the carving! BTW... The part you cut off was "The Pope's Nose" (it's the Turkey's tail). It is lovely, succulent and fatty and renders beautifully into pan juices to use in your gravy/sauce. It can also be used to keep the legs together (the way it came packed).

  • @Lerxst101
    @Lerxst101 Před 3 lety

    Can't thank you enough for this. I was assigned the bird the night before Thanksgiving, and followed your recipe as closely as possible, given the time constraints. It was a hit. Thanks again!

  • @maulikdave3780
    @maulikdave3780 Před 4 lety +1

    You are the best! Sam thank you for everything you are doing with this channel. I’ve been watching your videos and cooking at home. Now my wife thinks I’m master chef, my kids are learning from watching me cook.

  • @gruss512
    @gruss512 Před 5 lety +17

    I always use the extras like the neck ,giblets, and skin to make a nice stock.😊

    • @teabaggervance8
      @teabaggervance8 Před 4 lety

      Your mom used to do that too.

    • @ytreece
      @ytreece Před 3 lety

      Me too. My turkey gravy is THE BEST. I brown everything, throw it in the pot with aromatics and herbs, and have an awesome broth to add to whatever needs broth.

  • @randomrojas589
    @randomrojas589 Před 5 lety +39

    Dry brining is the way to go!!!!!

  • @LUVFORTUNE295
    @LUVFORTUNE295 Před 4 lety

    You make this look so easy!! I’m gonna try it your way this year. Thanks for the vid!!

  • @mannypol2
    @mannypol2 Před 3 lety

    Thank you sooooo much. Did it and EVERYONE loved it. You rock!
    I’d just like to add that it cooked faster than you mentioned. Maybe because conv oven cooks faster. I cooked at 21 pound Turkey in 30 min 450, put in aluminum and then about 2.25 hours in 350. I double and triple checked Turkey temp with a digital thermometer to make sure and it came it great!!! Internal temp was 170.

  • @9g160
    @9g160 Před 5 lety +3

    you’re a legend

  • @nojaw11
    @nojaw11 Před 5 lety +4

    Thank you thank you thank you!!!!!! Great video!

    • @samthecookingguy
      @samthecookingguy  Před 5 lety +2

      You're welcome you're welcome you're welcome Jaymi! Glad you enjoyed 🙂👍🏻

  • @margarets4610
    @margarets4610 Před 3 lety +2

    I like the honesty in this cooking show..

  • @hillarymatchen648
    @hillarymatchen648 Před 3 lety +2

    First holiday with the misses... Thank you for helping me not look stupid and explaining a better easier way to brine.

    • @hillarymatchen648
      @hillarymatchen648 Před 3 lety

      Just pulled the turkey out of the oven, did everything but the wine... Used the veggie version of the jar stock you were talking about in another video to make gravy too. Wife (who always complains its too dry or not moms way so don't bother etc etc) she just destroyed an entire leg of this 10lb bird and is offering to buy another as I somehow recreated the crispy skin from her childhood. Turkey WIN... Hell SUPER win.

  • @nickyshapiro3712
    @nickyshapiro3712 Před 5 lety +5

    Saw the Italian sausage burger and was thinking that you should try making a Italian sausage smash burger. Crispy goodness.

  • @RayRaypewpew
    @RayRaypewpew Před 5 lety +18

    I feel more confident after watching this... I’ll be attempting my first turkey by myself this year 🦃 11 pounder and already defrosted sitting in my fridge

    • @samthecookingguy
      @samthecookingguy  Před 5 lety +3

      GOOD LUCK RACHEL! You're going to do great - let me know after how it goes, I'd love to get the postgame report 👍🏻

    • @loriyoung653
      @loriyoung653 Před 5 lety +1

      Rachel, turkey is really easy! With Sam's instruction, your bird will be AMAZING! Good luck! You've got this!

    • @siank_
      @siank_ Před 5 lety +1

      same but i burnt it 😂

    • @RayRaypewpew
      @RayRaypewpew Před 5 lety +2

      SAM THE COOKING GUY my turkey came out great!! I followed your directions and it tasted like I had done this a million times before... thank you! 🦃 🍽
      *The only thing I did differently was wear gloves when handling the raw turkey 🧤 (maybe eventually I’ll get over the queasiness lol)

    • @loriyoung653
      @loriyoung653 Před 5 lety +1

      Congratulations, Rachel!

  • @jonathanduttweiler4946
    @jonathanduttweiler4946 Před 3 lety +1

    I essentially did this process for my turkey this year. It was freakin' amazing. I usually have spatchcocked my bird in recent years, but left it whole for this cook. Came out evenly cooked, crispy skin, juicy meat.

  • @sue7354
    @sue7354 Před 3 lety +1

    This was amazing. I made my sandwich per the instructions (with the exception of one piece of halved provolone cheese on the first layer of turkey. My husband does not like cranberries so I made his with plain lite mayo. I thinned out my thick leftover gravy with some additional pan drippings that I had saved to make it more "au jus -y" and I served mine with an additional side of the luscious cranberry mayo for dipping along with the au jus. Husband wanted another so I coached him along. We were both in gastronomic heaven!
    I did not actually watch the entire video, until after I had gone shopping and picked up some picked up a loaf of artisan sourdough bread (delicious), but would love it on English muffin bread as well. Having had reviewed the entire video, I was also able to take down a few notes, decide on using two fry pans, and prepping everything ahead of time, making it a much smoother process.
    Noah, thank you for sharing the link to this video with me. Sam, thank you for such a great recipe. You have a new follower. I look forward to perusing your videos, website, and Facebook page!

  • @jclaydon3454
    @jclaydon3454 Před 5 lety +44

    Grandma used to call that the Popes nose... it's where the tail feathers go... 😆

    • @samthecookingguy
      @samthecookingguy  Před 5 lety +10

      HA 😂Thanks for the info J - I still wasn't quite sure what the F it was until I saw your comment.

    • @fadetoblack1026
      @fadetoblack1026 Před 5 lety

      Yes. I think the French eat those things.

    • @jclaydon3454
      @jclaydon3454 Před 5 lety +5

      @@fadetoblack1026 Grandma used to eat it...hahah However she did grow up during the Depression and man could she clean bones...😆

    • @dannypryordoyle2710
      @dannypryordoyle2710 Před 5 lety +1

      @@jclaydon3454 @bsigil they're really good, super fatty and juicy, but from what I hear thats where they have a gland and a lot of cooks remove it to avoid possible issues from infection. (??)

    • @yaya01.
      @yaya01. Před 5 lety

      PL

  • @jasonalmgren4986
    @jasonalmgren4986 Před 3 lety +11

    Sorry my comment isn't actually about the turkey you're doing, but I just caught a good look at your cabinets in this kitchen. Those are gorgeous. I love flamed maple and the dark stain color really makes the peaks and valleys in the grain pop.

  • @lovingyourlifestyle6320

    Sam great video, this is an educational. Sam you are right for some of us, first timers who have not cooked a turkey. Thank you I give an A+. Happy Thanksgiving.

  • @michaelhawkins9068
    @michaelhawkins9068 Před 3 lety

    Sam... you’re the man! First time ever, and it was a hit, thanks to you.