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Basting is overrated. Every time you open the oven, heat escapes and your cook time gets wonky. Instead, just brush it with butter or broth halfway through. Close the door. Let the oven do the work. If the skin is browning too fast? Tent it loosely with foil for the last 30 minutes.

No, you don’t need to cover it the whole time. That’s for meatloaf, not turkey royalty. Let that skin get golden and crackly. It’s the reward for not peeking every five minutes.

The Resting Game (Crucial!)

Once your thermometer hits 160°F, pull it out. Don’t slice yet. Just don’t. Cover it with foil (but loosely) and let it rest for 15 to 20 minutes. This allows the juices to redistribute. You know, like a spa day for poultry.

If you slice too soon? All those magical juices run out onto the cutting board. That’s your flavor, puddling away. Heartbreaking. Rest it. Then carve. You’ll be a hero. A juicy, salty hero.