Plus, how she brines her turkey for extra crispy skin.
Arguably the most important questions host Savannah Guthrie asked were about turkey.
Turkey can be dry.
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How do you get a juicy turkey, Ina?
Garten has a few ways she achieves a perfectly cooked turkeyand one of her tricks is pure genius.
The gravy keeps everything moist and flavorful.
Cover it with foil, put it in the oven, reheat it and its fabulous.
Its such a simple trick, were surprised we hadnt thought of it before.
Recipe to try:Turkey Stock & Gravy
We cant wait to try Gartens genius gravy trick.
Youll also want to ensure your serving platter is oven-safe.
Heat up some gravy separately in the microwave or on the stove.
Gartens turkey tips didnt stop there.
The segment continued with Garten sharing even more strategies to achieve the perfect bird.
Guthrie went on to ask, Wet or dry brine?
She rubs her turkey generously (inside and out) with lemon zest, thyme and salt.
But be sure to rinse your turkey well and pat dry before cooking, so its not too salty.
Leave it to Ina Garten to wow us with another one of her smart tips.
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