16 Turkey-Cooking Tips You Need to Know Before Thanksgiving

Some people try to roast a turkey in a deep eight-inch roasting pan, but it actually acts as a giant metal barrier, preventing the heat from the oven from reaching the bird. To raise the turkey up so that it's exposed to the hot air, place a muffin tin upside down on the bottom of the pan.

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