This Thanksgiving, leave the basting brush behind.
Food Styling: Holly Dreesman.
But one crucial turkey tip involves whatnotto do.
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What Is Basting?
First things first: what does it mean to baste food?
There are several reasons to skip the technique this Thanksgiving.
Most of the juices will run off back into the pan.
Pouring juices over the turkey’s skin while it roasts will not make the meat juicier.
That utensil, if continually used, will just continue to add raw meat juices/bacteria back onto the turkey.
For more tips and tricks, seeour ultimate turkey roasting guide.
