Besides not resting the bird when it's done, make sure you avoid these other mistakes when cooking a turkey. Our Test Kitchen ...

Turkey carving requires some precision, so if you can do it without all eyes on you (and without your opinionated relative trying to explain how you should be carving the bird), then so much the ...

Remove the bird from the oven; let it rest 15 minutes before carving. Place the turkey giblets, wing tips, and all other ingredients in a saucepan, bring to a boil, and simmer for 2 hours.

When carving, use your hand, rather than a fork, to hold the turkey steady (you may need to use a double layer of paper towel to protect it from the heat). A fork will rip the skin which you have ...