Leave room between the stuffing and breast bone or the turkey may not cook through; ensure you can push a wooden spoon handle into the cavity above the stuffing. Also stuff the neck cavity.

Bring to the boil and simmer while the turkey is being ... Remove the wishbone from the neck end of the turkey, for ease of carving later. Using a tall, narrow saucepan, make a turkey stock ...

In skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Stir in onions, celery, sage, thyme and pepper; cook, stirring occasionally, for 10 minutes or until browned. 2. Remove giblets and neck from the turkey ...

Some people, such as myself, like to simply roast the giblets or cook them separately in a pan ... Extracting flavor by simmering chicken or turkey necks is an efficient way to use them.

Set a wire rack in bottom of a large stockpot and pour 1-1/2 qt. water into the pot. Place the turkey (minus the neck, gizzard, heart, and liver) on the rack and bring water to a boil. Cover, reduce ...