Join Chris Morocco in the Bon Appétit Test Kitchen as he makes his maple-butter-glazed turkey recipe. Since this method involves breaking down the bird into parts before roasting, instead of a last-minute carving marathon, once it's done simply remove the breasts, slice, and you're ready to go. Less stress? Better turkey? Those are some traditions we can get behind.

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Director/Producer: Mel Ibarra
Director of Photography: Jeremy Harris
Editor(s): Jared Hutchinson
Talent: Chris Morocco
Sr. Culinary Director: Kelly Janke
Culinary Producer: Mallary Santucci
Culinary Associate Producer: Katrina Zito
Line Producer: Jen McGinity
Associate Producer: Oadhan Lynch
Associate Producer (Shadowing): Tim Coalo
Production Manager: Janine Dispensa
Production Coordinator: Elizabeth Hymes
Camera Operator(s): Kyle LeClaire
Audio: Mike Guggino
Production Assistant: Jamal Abdinasir Mohamed
Post Production Supervisor: Andrea Farr
Post Production Coordinator: Scout Alter
Supervising Editor: Eduardo Araújo
Assistant Editor: Andy Morell

0:00 Turkey Time
0:30 Prepare the turkey
1:39 Break down the turkey
4:13 Season the turkey and let sit
4:33 Cook the turkey
6:08 Glaze the turkey
9:02 Rest the turkey
9:15 Make the gravy
12:06 Carve the turkey
13:55 Plate
13:58 Taste!

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