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So to give you a little help for the upcoming holiday, we called on some of our favorite Michelin-starred chefs to find out how they make their turkey a standout every year.
From roasting your bird upside down to a game-changing gravy tip, these hacks are sure to turn you into a turkey fan again.
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All the Michelin-star chefs we spoke to agree that brining your turkey is essential.
Chef Chris Morgan always brines his turkey for 48 hours.
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A spatchcock turkey won't look traditional on the dinner table, but it can add tons of flavor — and be a major time-saver.
Chef Chris Morgan spatchcocks his turkey so he can cook it at a lower temperature.
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Or throw out tradition completely and deep-fry your Thanksgiving turkey.
Chef Curtis Stone recommends air drying your turkey in the fridge for a few days before frying it.
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If you've got the equipment, putting your bird into the smoker is another way to switch up your classic Thanksgiving turkey.
Chef Val Cantu told Insider that he smokes his Thanksgiving turkey every year.
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If you do decide to roast your turkey in the oven, try cooking it upside down.
Beverly Kim accidentally roasted her turkey upside down and couldn't believe how moist it turned out.
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Even the carving stage can change how good your turkey tastes.
"Top Chef" winner Joe Flamm brushes his turkey with lots of butter while carving it.
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And never forget the power of a delicious gravy.
Chef Gerald Addison buys additional chicken bones to make his gravy super rich.
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