While not everyone believes that basting is necessary, the ritual of basting turkey lives on. Basting is the process of spooning or brushing pan drippings, melted butter, broth, or other liquids ...

Basting is a cooking technique often used to moisten a dish by spreading meat juices, sauce, or marinade over the surface as it cooks. It's a common step in many roasted turkey recipes.

Food & Wine offers tips for keeping your turkey breast juicy and flavorful—during stressed holidays or not. Follow detailed directions for brining, basting, roasting and more for times when you ...

Roast the turkey according to the package directions, basting occasionally with the stock mixture. Let the turkey stand for 10 minutes before slicing. Discard the remaining stock mixture.

Baste the breast of the bird with the fat and ... Serve slices of roast turkey breast and spoonfuls of the leg meat in their rich gravy, with all the usual trimmings: roast potatoes, bread sauce ...

The butter and lemon slices under the skin baste the turkey and help keep ... Loosen the skin over the breast of the turkey by slipping your fingers between the flesh and skin at the neck end ...