Simple No-Fail Pasture-Raised Thanksgiving Turkey Recipe

1. Thaw Your Turkey

Thaw your turkey slowly in the refrigerator, allowing approximately 3–4 days for a fully frozen bird to thaw.Once thawed, remove the giblets and neck from the cavity.

Our biggest tip! Salt your turkey 1 day in advance. This allows time for the salt to draw out the natural, incredible flavor of your juicy pasture-raised bird.

2. Preheat the Oven

Preheat your oven to 325°F.

3. Season the Turkey

Pat the turkey dry with paper towels.

Rub the turkey all over with:

• Butter, lard, or olive oil (triplerpastures' lard is our favorite!)
• Salt
• Pepper
• Your favorite herbs, such as rosemary, sage, or thyme. It can be simple and still incredibly delicious!

Optional: Place onion, lemon, or fresh herbs inside the cavity.

4. Prepare the Roasting Pan

Place a roasting rack inside your roasting pan and add a little water, broth, or stock to the bottom of the pan.

Place the turkey on the rack BREAST-SIDE DOWN.

5. Roast the Turkey

Roast at 325°F with the turkey breast-side down.

As the turkey cooks, check the internal temperature with a meat thermometer.

Flip the Turkey

When the breast reaches approximately 125–130°F, carefully flip the turkey breast-side up.

Continue roasting at 325–350°F until the turkey is done. This gives the skin time to brown and crisp while helping keep the breast meat juicy.

6. Cook Until Done (165°F)

Continue cooking until the turkey reaches a safe internal temperature.

Don't rely only on cooking time — use a meat thermometer!

Pasture-raised turkeys can cook differently than conventional turkeys, so checking the temperature is the best way to avoid overcooking.

7. Let It Rest

Remove the turkey from the oven and loosely cover with foil.

Let it rest for 15–30 minutes before carving.

This helps the juices redistribute and keeps your turkey moist and delicious!

ENJOY YOUR THANKSGIVING TURKEY!

Our biggest tips: Salt your turkey 1 day in advance. This allows time for the salt to draw out the natural, incredible flavor of your juicy pasture-raised bird. Don't overcook it! Use a thermometer, watch the temperature closely, and enjoy.

Your regenerative farmer,

 Gilbert