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First, think about buying a fresh turkey. Frozen ones leak juices more ... Let it rest for 20 minutes before you carve it, too. Uh-oh. Did you overcook it? If so, no worries.

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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 ...

To make the fresh herb stuffing ... they should be clear. Remove the turkey to a carving dish, keep it warm and allow it to rest while you make the gravy. To make the gravy, spoon the surplus ...