Mayonnaise is a very polarizing food ― you either love it or you hate it. Some people happily slather it on their sandwiches while others are so repulsed by it they went as far as to create a Facebook group called “I hate Mayonnaise.” Show
And this isn’t just about sandwiches. Many cooks swap out the butter in their chocolate cakes for mayo, creating a moist and decadent cake. Some are using mayo in their biscuits to replace the butter, adding it to their mashed potatoes or even incorporating it to their burger mixture.  Jeremy Paige But here’s a new one for you: What about using mayonaise in your Thanksgiving turkey? Instead of making a compound butter to stuff under the turkey skin, I like to use a delicious seasoned mayo. It’s a genius idea, and let me tell you why. First off, I can never remember to leave the butter out overnight to soften. When you use mayo instead of butter, you don’t have to worry because it’s already at the perfect consistency ― it won’t be so hard that you’ll tear the skin fo the turkey trying to stuff it underneath. You can still add all your favorite herbs and aromatics ― thyme, parsley sage, rosemary, garlic, lemon, etc. Second, using mayo makes the skin super crispy while keeping the inside of the turkey incredibly juicy, tender and flavorful. Third, this recipe couldn’t be easier. Mayo adds moisture throughout the cooking process, keeping the meat moist so there’s no need to brine it beforehand. There’s also no need to baste while cooking because the oil in the mayo will naturally help the skin crisp. Trust me on this one. You’re going to want to try this technique this Thanksgiving holiday. It might seem a little shocking to slather your turkey with mayo, but I promise you won’t be disappointed. You’ll have everyone asking how you made such a flavorful, juicy turkey. Jeremy Paige Mayonnaise Roasted TurkeyServes 8 Ingredients
Directions 1. Preheat oven to 425 degrees Fahrenheit 2. Rinse turkey and pat dry, removing giblets and neck. Generously season the inside of the bird with salt and pepper – the more the better. Let turkey stand at room temperature for at least one hour to dry the skin. 3. In a small bowl, combine mayo, fresh herbs, garlic, lemon zest and juice. 4. Rub half of the mayo mixture under the skin. Use remaining half to rub all over the outside of the skin. Generously season with salt and pepper. 5. Transfer to roasting pan and cook for 30 minutes. 6. Turn oven down to 350 degrees F and continue cooking until turkey reaches 165 degrees F in the thickest part of the thigh, about 1 1/2 to 2 hours. 7. Remove from oven and let rest for 30 minutes before carving. Before You GoMeat ThermometersJump to Recipe This post is sponsored by Mirum, but opinions expressed are my own. Did you know that using mayonnaise to prep your Thanksgiving turkey will result in a juicy and succulent roasted turkey worthy of your Thanksgiving table? We’ll show you how easy and delicious a perfectly cooked turkey can be when you use Hellmann’s Organic Mayonnaise. What do they all have in common? Trying to get the juiciest turkey. We’ve got something different for you to consider this year. Mayonnaise Herb Roasted Turkey. Yes, we said mayonnaise. What is the best way to cook a moist turkey?We’re using Hellmann’s Organic Mayonnaise, to get our turkey moist. Great news, you can now find Hellmann’s Organic at Whole Foods. Did you know that Hellmann’s Organic Mayonnaise is gluten free and made with only the finest organic ingredients, like organic cage-free eggs & organic expeller-pressed oil. All good things! Plus Hellmann’s Organic Mayonnaise contains no artificial flavors or preservatives. Making it versatile enough to be used in a variety of recipes. How do you cook a turkey with mayonnaise?Mix mayonnaise with powdered bouillon and herbs. Carefully loosen skin on turkey (I find this easiest to do with a long tea spoon, inserted with spoon upside down) and evenly spread 1/2 of the mayonnaise mixture under skin. Gently massaging so it distributes evenly. Rub remaining mayonnaise mixture on exterior of the turkey. How do you get crispy skin on roast turkey?Coating the skin of the turkey with the mayonnaise mixture results in a crispy skin when roasting is complete. Prep Time 15 minutes Cook Time 3 hours Total Time 3 hours 15 minutes Ingredients
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DELICIOUS SIDES TO TRY:If you’re feeling inspired by my roasted turkey recipe, you’ll love these sides to go with:
It makes our day when you recreate any of our recipes. If you do, please consider leaving a star rating on this recipe, take a photo and TAG me on Instagram with #bellalimento. We would love to see them! And make sure you follow bell’alimento on Pinterest, Twitter, and Facebook, too! Why do you put mayonnaise on a turkey?It may sound unusual, but when you cover your turkey with mayonnaise, it bastes it during the roasting process, keeping the meat moist and tender.
How do you cook a turkey so it's moist?“When roasting the whole bird, the key is to cook the legs longer than the breast," Tommy says. "Once the breast is cooked, remove the bird from the oven, remove the legs and then put them back in. This stops the breasts drying out."
What should I put in the cavity of my turkey?Liberally salt and pepper the inside of the turkey cavity. Stuff the cavity with the bunch of thyme, halved lemon, quartered onion, and the garlic. Brush the outside of the turkey with the butter mixture and sprinkle with salt and pepper.
What to put in turkey to keep from drying out?According to Sklar, brining is the key to making a great turkey. Brining does two things: It adds moisture through osmosis, and – if you brine it for 24 hours – the flavor will actually penetrate the skin and spread throughout the entire turkey.
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