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Five Tips for a Tantalizing Turkey this Thanksgiving

Still not sure how to cook a perfect turkey? Patch has a few simple tips to make Thanksgiving great.

What’s the secret to making a perfect Thanksgiving turkey? Patch caught up with a local chef to find out how to make a turkey that will make our mouths water. We have five simple tips that will make your holiday turkey fabulous.

Watch the video for instructions, but remember to buy a turkey that was never frozen, soak it in brine for 12 to 24 hours, properly roast, cook at 400 for one hour covered with foil before reducing oven temperature to 325 degrees, and check for the proper internal temperature.

Now that you have the turkey basics, if you want to add some flair to your entire Thanksgiving feast you may want to check out The Art of Thanksgiving: Turkey 201 class with Chef Jeff Stanko on Saturday at in La Jolla.   

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