Martha Stewart Turkey Recipe With Photos

There are many considerations when preparing to roast a turkey for Thanksgiving. How do I know how to properly defrost a turkey and when it’s done cooking? What should I do with all my leftovers and how long can I keep them in the fridge? Fortunately, Martha Stewart is here for all your questions. The home goods maven is no stranger to a holiday feast, and she has several tricks up her sleeve when it comes to crafting the very best Thanksgiving turkey recipe possible. “Over the years, I have tried so many great Thanksgiving turkey techniques, but the one that I rely on the most for a perfectly browned and juicy turkey is my Turkey 101 recipe,” Stewart tells PS.

The entrepreneur may have a new Netflix documentary out detailing her life and career over the last 83 years, but she still has time to cook a holiday meal for the ages. Below, find Martha Stewart’s turkey recipe that has earned her very discerning stamp of approval, along with photos from each step of the process.

Martha Stewart is an entrepreneur, writer, and TV personality.

Emma Glassman-Hughes (she/her) is the associate editor at PS Balance. In her seven years as a reporter, her beats have spanned the lifestyle spectrum; she’s covered arts and culture for The Boston Globe, sex and relationships for Cosmopolitan, and food, climate, and farming for Ambrook Research.