I do not know how to say correctly in English. When I was young we had white turkeys and feed them for selling (they would be about 30kg each). People where returning to buy once they had them. From our humble experience in cooking turkey, we found that if turkey is whole it is imperative for white meat to be cut in small incisions and filled with bacon and garlic. Also my late mother would fill it up with vegetables similar to appearance to vegetables prepared for Russian salad (little cubes). Unfortunately that is over 30 years in past (and more), but I remember well the umbrella strings in legs black meat. I was happy to see you prepare turkey with lots of butter, she needs that, now i have to go eat something. Best Regards and nice holidays to You, Jack and the team. Nice wishes to all from the heart (and Balkan).
Chef, I just wanted to say this for a long time, and I am probably not the first. Besides learning from you so much, you have such an amazing personality! I think that we, the viewers are all feel like you are one of our best friends in life. You just make it so easy to learn cooking and to connect with you. Be blessed, my friend! Stay happy, healthy, we love you Chef!
For me, the best thing about Chef JP is that he teaches us when - maybe especially when - he sprinkles additional tidbits of knowledge throughout the video. Not a minute wasted (not even when he’s fighting a stubborn turkey leg that refuses to stand 🍗 😅). Thanks again, Chef! 🥇👨🏼🍳
It makes me happy to see that you now have 1.5mm followers. It seems not long ago that I was cheering you on when you had 100k followers, willing the number to climb...and here you are. Congratulations, Chef! Well deserved 👏👏👏 And Happy Thanksgiving to a great American who loves his country.
We all know that JP is the quintessential Chef but his beautiful, funny, lighthearted ways sprinkled throughout his videos are why we all keep coming back, what a great human being. You can learn to cook but you can't learn to have a million dollar personality, that comes from within
I laughed so hard at the point where Chef JP adds wine to his gravy base. That moment when he realizes he has no idea what to tell people who just don't drink was so relatable!
That was a wonderful lesson, merci Chef. I think you rush because you are worried that your viewers think the video will be too long. I can assure you that your regular viewers, who appreciate your work, never think they are too long, in fact, would enjoy more content. If we don't have the time to watch them in one sitting, we come back to the video when we have time. Simple! Happy Thanksgiving😊
When the leg fell over... your face, Chef... priceless. And, thank you for not editing out things like a dropped knife. We all do it. Happy Thanksgiving, everybody! ~ Lisa
I made this last night, I’m not kidding you this was the best turkey and hands-down, the best gravy I have ever made myself, I’ve tried to make gravy on several occasions, and it was generally moderately edible, this completely changed my cooking ability!
You are my absolute FAVORITE chef! I love watching your videos, even if the recipe may not be something I'll cook. You have such a great energy, and I appreciate your dedication to teaching us all how to be better cooks. I don't ever get annoyed when you repeat instructions. Such as "onyo is always number first!" I just say it right along with you like a little kid watching Sesame Street 😂. I share your love for butter and love that you ALWAYS have it out, even if you aren't going to use it! Emotional support butter 😄. I have learned a lot from you, and you always make me laugh even when I'm having a rough time. Your vegetarian, and non alcoholic jokes/facial expressions crack me up!!! I used your method of cutting the turkey prior to cooking, and followed your time and temp instructions. I did slab a buttered herb blend all over that baby before cooking. Oh my gosh, it was the BEST turkey I have ever made! I am NEVER cooking a whole turkey again! I also love your attention to detail and the way you garnish your dishes. Never stop being you, chef, I appreciate you!
Interestingly, I am an excellent cook (not MY opinion, buy I will take it!!)...however, never considered cutting the turkey this way. MADE THE TURKEY AND DRESSING per your instructions. Not only did everyone love it, I loved cooking at this way! Never never never never will I go back to cooking a whole turkey again! THANK YOU for sharing yourself with us! Happy Holidays. 😍
If that turkey leg doesn't want to stay on that plate, you can send it my way! Excellent meal and beautiful presentation. Happy Thanksgiving, Chef Jean-Pierre.
This is how it actually works in my kitchen. There's no room at the end. Thank you, Chef. You're my favorite you tube chef. You've taught me so much. Thankyou!
Thank you so much, Chef! You've truly outdone yourself. I appreciate how you avoid using the enemy-water-in your recipes. Although, I'm definitely going to make your Maple Butter Turkey again. Last year, my turkey was the most gorgeous thing I'd ever seen. I even considered framing a large picture of it to replace the family photo over my mantle. It was not only a visual treat but also incredibly delicious. My mother-in-law couldn't find a single fault, which is a miracle akin to the immaculate conception. Thanks again. I love you dearly and wish you the best Thanksgiving!
It just occurred to me. I had a complete shoulder reconstructive surgery this past summer. When I cook Thanksgiving, I'm in the kitchen for 2 days. I made simple Johnny Marzetti today and I am in so much pain. Think my cooking like I used to are over. I'm in a lot of pain still. 😞 My family will figure alternate dinner plans for us.
JP You certainly make Ft. Lauderdale proud. I grew up here and loved The Left Bank, by the Las Olas Tunnel. Had lunch there many times, however my budget would not allow me to attend often but what an experience. I feel your level of culinary skills raised the standards of many restaurants to make Ft. Lauderdale a dining Mecca. Your great videos are bringing the world your French tips, tricks, and experience sprinkled with a delicious sense of humor. Don’t be so hard on yourself when your English is not perfect because you are sharing your cultural heritage, which is a gift. Just hard to watch when you burn your tasting tongue so often…ouch!!! Merci for your generous outpouring of love through your recipes…I am so grateful to witness such a master…with all the ridiculous television these days, your videos are a breath of fresh Florida air and are such a tremendous gift to the masses. Happy Thanksgiving JP!
I made this on thanksgiving what a time saver. Thank you chef, turkey will never be the same again.I made the stock cooked it for 4hrs. Bloop bloop bloop very low. Absolutely the best gravy I made. Happy thanksgiving.
An extra JP recipe video never hurt anyone 😁😁😁 I was planning on cooking the turkey this way, as its faster and easier to cook the different meats to perfection 👌 So im delighted to have this video to reference now 😁 especially the part of taking out the batteries of annoying beeping devices is gold! 😂 ps.. try not to do that to the smokedetector, and forget to put them back in.. like me 💀
Thank you Chef. You are single handedly making my Christmas. Tried your rice pudding recipe, with drunk raisins, was the best thing I ever made, apart from my kids. Thank you Sir.
I’m gonna take this approach this year. I’m going to make an herb butter with a little rosemary, sage, and a little thyme. I’m also going to roast the bones for my stock. I love that extra added depth of flavor. Roasting in pieces - wonderful idea. I’ve been spatchcocking the bird for years and this just seems to be the next evolution of that idea
Slice me off a hand pile and I'll make me a sandwich right now. Love a turkey sandwich right outta the oven. Some stuffing right on there too and smothered in gravy. Then nap time. So good. A few hours later, then round two. I actually love turkey more than chicken really. Great stuff again Chef. Thanks for making it all come together Jack. Dynamic duo at it again. So much good coming from this channel.
Chef can teach even the smallest things! Leaving the wings on the carcass until last really helps with the stability of the turkey breast. I removed the legs and then the wings as my first 2 steps, and I realize now the error of my ways. Very delicious! A close second to his Prime Rib recipe. Happy Holidays.
I cooked the bird this way and made this gravy today! Wow, the family was quite impressed. Thank you so much Chef JP for your passion and enthusiasm for sharing your expertise and wisdom. I really appreciate your desire in sharing your knowledge. Thanks a ton!
Chef, I followed you recipe to a T, also made your cornbread dressing. This year was my 1st year cooking Thanksgiving, and all I can say is everyone said it was the best Thanksgiving meal ever. Tha k you so much! I love your channel, you truly are entertaining to watch.
@8:00 You made that look so easy! Obviously many years of experience...It took me an hour and I ruined a knife trying to get through a joint that was actually a bone... I know what I did wrong and thanks to your video, but your experience makes it look so easy. You truly are a talented professional!
For the record- a nice red wine 🍷 is a Cotes de Rhone : btw: my friend from France 🇫🇷: Northern Hemisphere introduced me to Cotes de Rhone : absolutely fantastic
My husband and I thoroughly enjoy your videos. We used your approach to making the turkey yesterday and it was so much easier than cooking the turkey whole. Delicious! Also, more oven real estate is available to cook the sides. We are thankful for you and your team!
Thank you chef! My turkey dinner was well received today, everyone wanted leftovers. It took me the whole day, but the turkey stock was well worth it. Even my 91 year old mother loved the sage gravy. Breaking down the turkey is absolutely the only way I will cook it going forward. Everything was juicy.
Chef JP!!! This is an awesome reference for anyone who chooses to take this much quicker route of preparing a turkey! Also, "bulb" or "head" of garlic is correct.
This is exactly how I cooked my turkey last year … I will do the same this year … all the turkey meat was done to perfection. I recommend making plenty of stock … enough for making the gravy and using the stock also when making the dressing. Thank you Chef … excellent video!
Thank you Chef for making this video. To me, this wasn't an instructional video as much as it was a chance to cook Thanksgiving dinner with my favorite chef. It was more Hallmark movie where we cooked the entire time and I didn't need to rush or clean up. I'm into the holidays now. I will be cooking for real (already started on the gravy--stock's made and frozen) and using a lot of the tips I picked up over the past year with you. Thanks. Happy Thanksgiving!
This is great. Made the “other” long form Turkey last week. This week had another one just out of the drive to make so I’m going to try this method! Tomorrow I will make another one using the other method. Then freeze for 17 years!!!!
OMG I have never been a fan of turkey , because it’s dry , but this method makes all the difference in the world , this was 100% the best turkey I have ever tasted , and sooooo juicy ….i will never make turkey any other way …thank you again for sharing your knowledge …Happy Thanksgiving to you and your family
This is such a logical approach a ... I will be cooking my bird with this method tomorrow. Always have great output with CP's recipes... My favorite part of the show was The Chef vs The Turkey Leg !!!! 😅
I'm totally doing this this year. Only things I'll change is, I'll brine the entire bird (my wife gets these organic, fresh turkeys, never frozen or brined) two days before cutting it up and instead of cooking it in an oven at 325, I'll cook it in my smoker at say 275 and take a little more time. But this will allow me to make a proper gravy out of the carcass while the turkey is smoking, something I've never done.
He did it again: A delicious recipe and so much to learn (and to lough) 🙂 Since I follow Chef's Channel, I increased my cooking skills so much!! But not only this: I've learned so much about the right cooking tools! Please continue your phantastic channel and impressive videos! Best wishes from Germany!
Wow it so amazing watching you chef doing some techniques and ideas in preparing recipes and cooking some sumptuous and mouth watering foods. Thanks for the technologies that we have right now. No need for us to go to culinary school just to learned the basics. Here we can watch you in the comfort of our home while drinking wine, coffee or even having a snack. Learning the basics of cooking and techniques is the best of the best. Thank you for sharing your scientific knowledge in preparing and approach for other recipes that you made….. and you will make 👍👍👍👍👍❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
Oh you're an absolute gem! I have been concerned breast would be dry cooking it separate, but the dry brine process & (of course) BUTTER😅 makes it work. Luv it❤
Hello Chef! Last year I made your maple butter-coated roasted turkey (raves from my guests) and this time I tried this method and let me tell you, from now on, this is how I will make Thanksgiving dinner. I have never made better gravy than with your turkey stock base way in this video. Bravo! Best gravy I have ever made - and (other than making the stock) the simplest! De-boning is the way to go: less waste (when using carcass for stock), easy meat removal, juiciest roasted turkey ever! One issue for me: the skin did not brown as yours did so I carefully broiled the pieces to get browning. Thanks so much again for your excellent guidance and fantastic, amazing, a-child-could-do-this methods. You are my go-to chef for premium recipes and instruction.
" A child could do this " you are very modest, my friend :) I watched the whole video. The gravy is amazing, all of it is. We don't have Thanksgiving in NZ, and I have never had Turkey (it is not big here) but this looks delicious. I do eat chicken though, and I buy a whole bird and butcher it myself, it is cheaper than buying the pieces and I use the carcass for stock. Thank you Chef. You are very entertaining and I enjoy your vids.
CHEF??? I just made the turkey this way, except I used a wet brine overnight, and also the stuffin' muffins, and apple crisp bread pudding! Thank you for giving us the confidence and knowledge to recreate such wonderful meals. ❤❤❤
So calling back to this video after Thanksgiving... WOW... I will never cook a whole bird ever again! It turned out absolutely amazing, and it was infinitely easier to prepare being able to do the stock the day before. I cannot rate the results of this high enough! Thank you Chef!
I really like the idea of breaking the bird down. It allows cooking the different parts in the way that will yield the best results for each part. When you cook the whole bird you have to deal with a compromise so you can cook the dark meat enough while trying to not overcook the breast. I still like a multi day wet brine made with stock, salt, brown sugar, onions, celery, sage, peppercorns. The white meat is moist, flavorful, and complex.
One of my favourite things about this channel (and believe me...there's a LOT! You'd butter believe it, friends!)....is the catchy little electric organ jingle during the pauses! It always makes me dance! Oh....and my little dog loves it too....we have officially given her the middle name of 'Onyo' 😀 She is a Spanish street dog, so her full name now is: Dolly (Dolores) Onyo Chorizo! And she's very lucky, because her mom is also a chef (but not nearly as good as JP!!), and cooks her fancy dinners each night, with inspiration from you guys! :-D
I’m here checking the recipe, because I’m doing this one this year! I’ll be taking it to my daughters all cooked and ready to warm in the oven. I’m counting on it being the best turkey yet!!! ❤
After a hard day of work, coming home to see this pleasant surprise melted all the stress away. That was beautiful and even therapeutic Chef, you are not only a great cook but also a great mentor.
Chef Pierre " you are amazing!" Thank you for the gift of you ..using your gifts and talents the good Lord has given you...and your blessing us by sharing wuth us ..i watch with my 90 year old mother...we so enjoy you ..i made this turkey...turned out great! Ket it go all nite with the salt brine...and butter made it so good...i appreciate all im learning and using in my cooking thx to you..😘🎉🥰🎄😋
This is the best way to do turkey. We used to do 12-15 turkeys this way, but we boned the legs and tied them. Roasted all the bones to make a fantastic stock, all a day ahead. Thanks for putting the process in a video!
Everything's better with butter, i use cornstarch. to make my gravy brown, it's a matter of preference, of course. great job Chef, Happy Thanksgiving to you! 😋
Hi chef Jean-Pierre,I have been following your recipe today and it’s a wonderful idea.I had the turkey defrosting inside the fridge and I prepared everything from A-Z.Im waiting for the breasts to be ready and I’ll be done.This is the second turkey I cook in my life,and it smells delicious.The sauce is delicious.Thank you so much for teaching us all these specialties.
Thanks for giving us a great video Chef JP! 🦃 I have the same fat separator. I make chicken stock all the time and can it. The separator sits right on top of the mason jars. It works so well, I got a 2nd and use both! ❤
Chef, I have been watching you from the beginning...I have watched you make 3 other gravies for your Turkey. What one do you like best? This one had added onion in it as you were making the rue....of course butter! I always wondered if there is that one secret, that you have not shared with making the gravy that is still hidden away in your brilliant mind!
Thank you for the kind words! No matter how long I have been doing this it’s never boring. There’s always new idea that pops up. You’re just never know what we’re gonna come up with next year! In the meantime, have a very happy Thanksgiving!!!🙏😊
This is way better! I am so doing this. No mess and everything goes in the trash immediately that's not used there's no debate on who cleans up and none of the meat is wasted. I've seen this process done before but he explains it so nicely. 😊
I just love cooking vicariously via watching Chef Jean-Pierre! I can die happy tomorrow! *Unless there's another video to watch! Sorry St. Peter but you must wait for me!*😂😂
Happy Thanksgiving Chef! And congratulations on the number of viewers...but we know there is a great reason for that! We made our turkey using your method this year and it was without a doubt the best turkey we have ever done. It takes all the stress out of cooking the bird and all the parts have the opportunity to be done just right. Loved it! Thanks for your "lessons" and idea creativity. Sure helps.
Hi Chef...been cooking Thanksgiving dinner since I was 10 years old helping mom. A "fresh" turkey means that tom has been dead a week by the time you get it from the "gourmet" store. Unless you know a farmer who chops the head off that day for you, it's not fresh. Get a frozen that has been flash frozen after killing. Trust me, 7 children later, I've tried them all...frozen is better. Love your show. If I was younger I'd love to go to a master class.
Thank you so much, Chef Jean Pierre. I'm always looking for a faster, simpler way to cook a turkey and you came through for me. I really enjoy your channel...it inspires me to try new recipes, you make it look so easy. Have a wonderful Thanksgiving Day.
I am intrigued by your cutting apart the turkey before roasting! Maybe not this week, but sometime in the near future, I will be trying that! --- However, I have to confess that for many years... and still once in a while, I put my turkey in the oven, in a large roaster liner... kind of like an oven bag, and my turkey is ..... wait for it........right out of the freezer!!! LMBO!!! I am not teasing either... and it works like a charm! My mom watched me carving up my turkey many years ago and said.... your neck and gizzard pieces are STILL in your turkey?? I teased right back that it is kinda tough to remove them when they are frozen inside when the bird went into the oven! LOL (Ok, I hate the neck and those nasty pieces and those go to the cats anyway! May as well give them to those who appreciate them... roasted!) I pressure can a lot of turkey meat every year and roasting turkeys quickly so that I can remove the meat to pack into jars, goes faster when you don't go through the process of thawing them for 6 days in the fridge.... as a rancher's wife, I don't have time for all of that! LOL I take a shallow roasting pan, place a large foil pan inside, then line that with a "roaster liner bag" before placing either my thawed out turkey... overnight on my kitchen drainboard, or my just unwrapped FROZEN turkey with the giblets inside, which I have done more often than the thawed method... inside the pan. I do put butter all over on top and salt it well, add about 6 cups of water, then bring up the sides of my roaster liner and I fold them over and staple them closed. Put that bad boy in the oven and let it roast until a thermometer reads the correct temperature inside. The roaster bag cooks it quicker as it retains the heat. I have zero doubt that Chef JP's method is MUCH better and probably tastes better... no questions about that either, but alas.... I am the one doing all the cooking every year and I don't expect guests coming way out to the ranch to bring food, so I simplify what I can so that I can enjoy the holiday as well. I have NEVER had a single complaint about the turkey, and nobody has ever died from eating mine yet.... anyway, they walk out the door still breathing, a good sign! I have thawed mine over the past several years for Thanksgiving, and plan to this year... but I don't always do that!
This was already one of my favorite videos of yours but the "beep beep" over the thermometer had me laughing. Thanks again for another great video, Chef!
This recipe inspired me, but I didn't wanna cook a whole turkey. So I deboned some chicken legs and used the bones for the stock. This left me with 2 nice "filets" per legs which I cooked in the pan, otherwise exactly the same as Jean-Pierre. I like your style of cooking and your love for the food. I'm also rarely measuring stuff, if you cooked enough you just feel it and with many recipes you could even correct mistakes later, of course there are exceptions.
In our house, that gravy container would have to be 10 times larger ! We use lots of it, the bird, oven roasted stuffing, mashed potatoes and fresh hot rolls ! Agreed, use the bird flavors with the mirepoix and garlic vs. the fat and flour method. The end result is cleaner, leaner and full of flavor plus, the guests are not falling asleep.
Every video I've watched of yours I made what you cooked, everything so far has been fantastic and I've learned a great deal from you. Thank you for what you do, you've made making dinner fun again.
I could see everything beautifully that you were doing! Great job Jack! This is an amazing recipe and I can’t wait to try it. Thank you so much for teaching this. It’s fun and I love laughing at your comments.
Thank you so much Chef! I will be doing this tomorrow. We will be pressed for time and space so it wiil be done on a Weber grill. Braised brisket and your turkey! God bless and Happy Thanksgiving! Thanks again Chef!
I live in atlantic canada, i rarely use sage at all, i own some, however for Thanksgiving and christmas etc, we tend to use summer savory in its place. Likely because i grew up with it, and it's what I'm used to. Hope everyone is taking care. And have a wonderful Thanksgiving to all the Americans out there.
Thank you, Chef! 👍🤯 I prepped the turkey parts for a dry brine in the fridge. I was following another person's instructions to cook the turkey parts tomorrow in a pan first to brown the skin then put on the oven at 450F. 🤔 But - I like this method much better. So excited to try it tomorrow! 🥳
I do not know how to say correctly in English. When I was young we had white turkeys and feed them for selling (they would be about 30kg each). People where returning to buy once they had them. From our humble experience in cooking turkey, we found that if turkey is whole it is imperative for white meat to be cut in small incisions and filled with bacon and garlic. Also my late mother would fill it up with vegetables similar to appearance to vegetables prepared for Russian salad (little cubes). Unfortunately that is over 30 years in past (and more), but I remember well the umbrella strings in legs black meat. I was happy to see you prepare turkey with lots of butter, she needs that, now i have to go eat something. Best Regards and nice holidays to You, Jack and the team. Nice wishes to all from the heart (and Balkan).
I'm french, cuisine fan, and I'm looking a crazy french Chef to learn how to cook American dishes and train my English skills.
YT is awesome 😂
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I CAME FROM A FAMILY OF COOKS, BUT THEY ARE ALL GONE NOW. WATCHING YOU. CHEF, I FEEL LIKE I HAVE THEIR SPIRIT WITH ME. I LOVE WATCHING YOU!!!
I don't drink Wine. But I Absolutely Cook With It!!!
Have a hard week at work. All the stress and hate in the news. I watch this video and all the stress is cooked out of me. Thankyou Jean-Pierre😊
Chef, I just wanted to say this for a long time, and I am probably not the first. Besides learning from you so much, you have such an amazing personality! I think that we, the viewers are all feel like you are one of our best friends in life. You just make it so easy to learn cooking and to connect with you. Be blessed, my friend! Stay happy, healthy, we love you Chef!
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For me, the best thing about Chef JP is that he teaches us when - maybe especially when - he sprinkles additional tidbits of knowledge throughout the video. Not a minute wasted (not even when he’s fighting a stubborn turkey leg that refuses to stand 🍗 😅). Thanks again, Chef! 🥇👨🏼🍳
Brilliant comment and so apt!
The master.
Sprinkle of humour too.@@smiley9872
He is an excellent teacher
Even CJP's slip-ups are knowledgeable.@@roblynch7234
It makes me happy to see that you now have 1.5mm followers. It seems not long ago that I was cheering you on when you had 100k followers, willing the number to climb...and here you are. Congratulations, Chef! Well deserved 👏👏👏
And Happy Thanksgiving to a great American who loves his country.
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He’s never done that. You were hit by a scammer impersonating him. You should report those accounts when they appear.
I’m absolutely doing this, this year! Can’t wait to try it!
Remember when it was less than 50k! Great to see an excellent content creator be rewarded on the platform.
I remember when he had 50k
We all know that JP is the quintessential Chef but his beautiful, funny, lighthearted ways sprinkled throughout his videos are why we all keep coming back, what a great human being. You can learn to cook but you can't learn to have a million dollar personality, that comes from within
I've cancelled all my plans. I'm going to Jean Pierre's Thanksgiving!!! I want that GRAVY!!!
I laughed so hard at the point where Chef JP adds wine to his gravy base. That moment when he realizes he has no idea what to tell people who just don't drink was so relatable!
And a “ little dab of butter “ 😂 Gotta love butter!
That was a wonderful lesson, merci Chef. I think you rush because you are worried that your viewers think the video will be too long. I can assure you that your regular viewers, who appreciate your work, never think they are too long, in fact, would enjoy more content. If we don't have the time to watch them in one sitting, we come back to the video when we have time. Simple! Happy Thanksgiving😊
Thanks! 😃
I Fully Agree!!
Best human / chef Ive come across. Makes no the world a better place. Thank you 😊
Thank you 🙏 ❤️
When the leg fell over... your face, Chef... priceless. And, thank you for not editing out things like a dropped knife. We all do it. Happy Thanksgiving, everybody! ~ Lisa
I made this last night, I’m not kidding you this was the best turkey and hands-down, the best gravy I have ever made myself, I’ve tried to make gravy on several occasions, and it was generally moderately edible, this completely changed my cooking ability!
I thoroughly appreciate tuning in to your cooking program! Your likable personality sets you apart from other RUclips chefs.
Hi from Scotland hope you're all safe and well my friends...am a chef myself & I love this guy... Could listen to him all day lol 🏴👍😉✌️🏴
You are my absolute FAVORITE chef! I love watching your videos, even if the recipe may not be something I'll cook. You have such a great energy, and I appreciate your dedication to teaching us all how to be better cooks. I don't ever get annoyed when you repeat instructions. Such as "onyo is always number first!" I just say it right along with you like a little kid watching Sesame Street 😂. I share your love for butter and love that you ALWAYS have it out, even if you aren't going to use it! Emotional support butter 😄. I have learned a lot from you, and you always make me laugh even when I'm having a rough time. Your vegetarian, and non alcoholic jokes/facial expressions crack me up!!! I used your method of cutting the turkey prior to cooking, and followed your time and temp instructions. I did slab a buttered herb blend all over that baby before cooking. Oh my gosh, it was the BEST turkey I have ever made! I am NEVER cooking a whole turkey again! I also love your attention to detail and the way you garnish your dishes. Never stop being you, chef, I appreciate you!
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Three times in a week?? How lucky are we, and just in time for the holiday! Thanks, Chef and Jack, and happy Thanksgiving to you all.
We are very, very lucky to Chef and Jack working hard to give us all the cooking gold.
he's back on his Thanksgiving schedule
Best chef on RUclips. 🙌
I love you seriously. That look when the leg fell was classic.
"If you don't drink it, you don't drink it. Don't put it in coz you won't miss it. Coz you don't drink it" - Chef Jean-Pierre 2023. This is wisdom.
Interestingly, I am an excellent cook (not MY opinion, buy I will take it!!)...however, never considered cutting the turkey this way. MADE THE TURKEY AND DRESSING per your instructions. Not only did everyone love it, I loved cooking at this way! Never never never never will I go back to cooking a whole turkey again!
THANK YOU for sharing yourself with us! Happy Holidays. 😍
Awesome! 👍
If that turkey leg doesn't want to stay on that plate, you can send it my way! Excellent meal and beautiful presentation. Happy Thanksgiving, Chef Jean-Pierre.
I made this Turkey and gravy and it was a 10 out of 10. Thank you chef for helping me to up my game on Thanksgiving day ! 😁👍
"For those of you that don't drink wine... you should try it for Thanksgiving." 😂😂😂 Funniest thing I've heard all month!!
This is how it actually works in my kitchen. There's no room at the end. Thank you, Chef. You're my favorite you tube chef. You've taught me so much. Thankyou!
Love your show! Made my husband watch, and purchased a Henkel boning knife. We are ready to go for Thanksgiving, on y va!
I just bought a boning knife too, after watching this lol. Not the same brand though.
Thank you so much, Chef! You've truly outdone yourself. I appreciate how you avoid using the enemy-water-in your recipes. Although, I'm definitely going to make your Maple Butter Turkey again. Last year, my turkey was the most gorgeous thing I'd ever seen. I even considered framing a large picture of it to replace the family photo over my mantle. It was not only a visual treat but also incredibly delicious. My mother-in-law couldn't find a single fault, which is a miracle akin to the immaculate conception. Thanks again. I love you dearly and wish you the best Thanksgiving!
We go to my Dad's house for Thanksgiving, but we cook a turkey at home for ourselves. I'm definitely going to do this this time!
I love seeing Thanksgiving simplified! Thank you, Chef JP and hope everybody has an amazing Thanksgiving! 🙏
It just occurred to me. I had a complete shoulder reconstructive surgery this past summer. When I cook Thanksgiving, I'm in the kitchen for 2 days. I made simple Johnny Marzetti today and I am in so much pain. Think my cooking like I used to are over. I'm in a lot of pain still. 😞 My family will figure alternate dinner plans for us.
@@cbear9263 Sorry to hear you’re in pain. ): I love that you have family that will assist you for the big feast! (:
JP You certainly make Ft. Lauderdale proud. I grew up here and loved The Left Bank, by the Las Olas Tunnel. Had lunch there many times, however my budget would not allow me to attend often but what an experience. I feel your level of culinary skills raised the standards of many restaurants to make Ft. Lauderdale a dining Mecca. Your great videos are bringing the world your French tips, tricks, and experience sprinkled with a delicious sense of humor. Don’t be so hard on yourself when your English is not perfect because you are sharing your cultural heritage, which is a gift. Just hard to watch when you burn your tasting tongue so often…ouch!!! Merci for your generous outpouring of love through your recipes…I am so grateful to witness such a master…with all the ridiculous television these days, your videos are a breath of fresh Florida air and are such a tremendous gift to the masses. Happy Thanksgiving JP!
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Chef, you ;have no idea how much time this is going to save me ! I don't know why I didn't think of this myself ! Thanks a million !
I made this on thanksgiving what a time saver. Thank you chef, turkey will never be the same again.I made the stock cooked it for 4hrs. Bloop bloop bloop very low. Absolutely the best gravy I made. Happy thanksgiving.
An extra JP recipe video never hurt anyone 😁😁😁 I was planning on cooking the turkey this way, as its faster and easier to cook the different meats to perfection 👌 So im delighted to have this video to reference now 😁 especially the part of taking out the batteries of annoying beeping devices is gold! 😂 ps.. try not to do that to the smokedetector, and forget to put them back in.. like me 💀
Thank you Chef. You are single handedly making my Christmas. Tried your rice pudding recipe, with drunk raisins, was the best thing I ever made, apart from my kids. Thank you Sir.
I’m gonna take this approach this year. I’m going to make an herb butter with a little rosemary, sage, and a little thyme. I’m also going to roast the bones for my stock. I love that extra added depth of flavor. Roasting in pieces - wonderful idea. I’ve been spatchcocking the bird for years and this just seems to be the next evolution of that idea
Slice me off a hand pile and I'll make me a sandwich right now. Love a turkey sandwich right outta the oven. Some stuffing right on there too and smothered in gravy. Then nap time. So good. A few hours later, then round two. I actually love turkey more than chicken really. Great stuff again Chef. Thanks for making it all come together Jack. Dynamic duo at it again. So much good coming from this channel.
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Chef can teach even the smallest things! Leaving the wings on the carcass until last really helps with the stability of the turkey breast. I removed the legs and then the wings as my first 2 steps, and I realize now the error of my ways. Very delicious! A close second to his Prime Rib recipe. Happy Holidays.
I cooked the bird this way and made this gravy today! Wow, the family was quite impressed. Thank you so much Chef JP for your passion and enthusiasm for sharing your expertise and wisdom. I really appreciate your desire in sharing your knowledge. Thanks a ton!
Chef, I followed you recipe to a T, also made your cornbread dressing. This year was my 1st year cooking Thanksgiving, and all I can say is everyone said it was the best Thanksgiving meal ever. Tha k you so much! I love your channel, you truly are entertaining to watch.
I’ve never seen a turkey that moist, love my butter also.Great video! My mouth is watering. Jack is very lucky to share your meals.
@8:00 You made that look so easy! Obviously many years of experience...It took me an hour and I ruined a knife trying to get through a joint that was actually a bone... I know what I did wrong and thanks to your video, but your experience makes it look so easy. You truly are a talented professional!
For the record- a nice red wine 🍷 is a Cotes de Rhone : btw: my friend from France 🇫🇷: Northern Hemisphere introduced me to Cotes de Rhone : absolutely fantastic
My husband and I thoroughly enjoy your videos. We used your approach to making the turkey yesterday and it was so much easier than cooking the turkey whole. Delicious! Also, more oven real estate is available to cook the sides. We are thankful for you and your team!
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Thank you chef! My turkey dinner was well received today, everyone wanted leftovers. It took me the whole day, but the turkey stock was well worth it. Even my 91 year old mother loved the sage gravy. Breaking down the turkey is absolutely the only way I will cook it going forward. Everything was juicy.
Chef JP!!! This is an awesome reference for anyone who chooses to take this much quicker route of preparing a turkey! Also, "bulb" or "head" of garlic is correct.
This is exactly how I cooked my turkey last year … I will do the same this year … all the turkey meat was done to perfection.
I recommend making plenty of stock … enough for making the gravy and using the stock also when making the dressing.
Thank you Chef … excellent video!
Thank you Chef for making this video. To me, this wasn't an instructional video as much as it was a chance to cook Thanksgiving dinner with my favorite chef. It was more Hallmark movie where we cooked the entire time and I didn't need to rush or clean up. I'm into the holidays now. I will be cooking for real (already started on the gravy--stock's made and frozen) and using a lot of the tips I picked up over the past year with you. Thanks. Happy Thanksgiving!
This is great. Made the “other” long form Turkey last week. This week had another one just out of the drive to make so I’m going to try this method! Tomorrow I will make another one using the other method. Then freeze for 17 years!!!!
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OMG I have never been a fan of turkey , because it’s dry , but this method makes all the difference in the world , this was 100% the best turkey I have ever tasted , and sooooo juicy ….i will never make turkey any other way …thank you again for sharing your knowledge …Happy Thanksgiving to you and your family
This is such a logical approach a ... I will be cooking my bird with this method tomorrow. Always have great output with CP's recipes...
My favorite part of the show was The Chef vs The Turkey Leg !!!! 😅
I'm totally doing this this year. Only things I'll change is, I'll brine the entire bird (my wife gets these organic, fresh turkeys, never frozen or brined) two days before cutting it up and instead of cooking it in an oven at 325, I'll cook it in my smoker at say 275 and take a little more time. But this will allow me to make a proper gravy out of the carcass while the turkey is smoking, something I've never done.
That looks so delicious yummy tasty.
He did it again: A delicious recipe and so much to learn (and to lough) 🙂 Since I follow Chef's Channel, I increased my cooking skills so much!! But not only this: I've learned so much about the right cooking tools! Please continue your phantastic channel and impressive videos! Best wishes from Germany!
Wow it so amazing watching you chef doing some techniques and ideas in preparing recipes and cooking some sumptuous and mouth watering foods. Thanks for the technologies that we have right now. No need for us to go to culinary school just to learned the basics. Here we can watch you in the comfort of our home while drinking wine, coffee or even having a snack. Learning the basics of cooking and techniques is the best of the best. Thank you for sharing your scientific knowledge in preparing and approach for other recipes that you made….. and you will make 👍👍👍👍👍❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
Oh you're an absolute gem! I have been concerned breast would be dry cooking it separate, but the dry brine process & (of course) BUTTER😅 makes it work. Luv it❤
Hello Chef! Last year I made your maple butter-coated roasted turkey (raves from my guests) and this time I tried this method and let me tell you, from now on, this is how I will make Thanksgiving dinner. I have never made better gravy than with your turkey stock base way in this video. Bravo! Best gravy I have ever made - and (other than making the stock) the simplest! De-boning is the way to go: less waste (when using carcass for stock), easy meat removal, juiciest roasted turkey ever! One issue for me: the skin did not brown as yours did so I carefully broiled the pieces to get browning. Thanks so much again for your excellent guidance and fantastic, amazing, a-child-could-do-this methods. You are my go-to chef for premium recipes and instruction.
" A child could do this " you are very modest, my friend :)
I watched the whole video. The gravy is amazing, all of it is.
We don't have Thanksgiving in NZ, and I have never had Turkey (it is not big here) but this looks delicious.
I do eat chicken though, and I buy a whole bird and butcher it myself, it is cheaper than buying the pieces and I use the carcass for stock.
Thank you Chef. You are very entertaining and I enjoy your vids.
CHEF??? I just made the turkey this way, except I used a wet brine overnight, and also the stuffin' muffins, and apple crisp bread pudding!
Thank you for giving us the confidence and knowledge to recreate such wonderful meals.
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So calling back to this video after Thanksgiving... WOW... I will never cook a whole bird ever again! It turned out absolutely amazing, and it was infinitely easier to prepare being able to do the stock the day before. I cannot rate the results of this high enough!
Thank you Chef!
I really like the idea of breaking the bird down. It allows cooking the different parts in the way that will yield the best results for each part. When you cook the whole bird you have to deal with a compromise so you can cook the dark meat enough while trying to not overcook the breast.
I still like a multi day wet brine made with stock, salt, brown sugar, onions, celery, sage, peppercorns. The white meat is moist, flavorful, and complex.
One of my favourite things about this channel (and believe me...there's a LOT! You'd butter believe it, friends!)....is the catchy little electric organ jingle during the pauses! It always makes me dance! Oh....and my little dog loves it too....we have officially given her the middle name of 'Onyo' 😀 She is a Spanish street dog, so her full name now is: Dolly (Dolores) Onyo Chorizo! And she's very lucky, because her mom is also a chef (but not nearly as good as JP!!), and cooks her fancy dinners each night, with inspiration from you guys! :-D
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I’m here checking the recipe, because I’m doing this one this year! I’ll be taking it to my daughters all cooked and ready to warm in the oven. I’m counting on it being the best turkey yet!!! ❤
Love the deboning demonstration 👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾! Apply to chicken which is always more economical to purchase whole and cut yourself!
After a hard day of work, coming home to see this pleasant surprise melted all the stress away. That was beautiful and even therapeutic Chef, you are not only a great cook but also a great mentor.
Chef Pierre " you are amazing!" Thank you for the gift of you ..using your gifts and talents the good Lord has given you...and your blessing us by sharing wuth us ..i watch with my 90 year old mother...we so enjoy you ..i made this turkey...turned out great! Ket it go all nite with the salt brine...and butter made it so good...i appreciate all im learning and using in my cooking thx to you..😘🎉🥰🎄😋
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One of your best!1. I remember my grandmother rubbing butter on her bird. Back in '59. Tiny kitchen...best food. Happy Thanksgiving, Chef and Jack!
This is the best way to do turkey. We used to do 12-15 turkeys this way, but we boned the legs and tied them. Roasted all the bones to make a fantastic stock, all a day ahead. Thanks for putting the process in a video!
Oh, I'm going to try this next week. Pray it turns out❤
Thank you so much Chef Jean-Pierre for such an amazing episode !
Everything's better with butter, i use cornstarch. to make my gravy brown, it's a matter of preference, of course. great job Chef, Happy Thanksgiving to you! 😋
Hi chef Jean-Pierre,I have been following your recipe today and it’s a wonderful idea.I had the turkey defrosting inside the fridge and I prepared everything from A-Z.Im waiting for the breasts to be ready and I’ll be done.This is the second turkey I cook in my life,and it smells delicious.The sauce is delicious.Thank you so much for teaching us all these specialties.
It’s 5:11 am and I was waiting for the breasts to finish baking.Im going to finish it tomorrow.
Thanks for giving us a great video Chef JP! 🦃
I have the same fat separator. I make chicken stock all the time and can it. The separator sits right on top of the mason jars. It works so well, I got a 2nd and use both! ❤
Another great video chef. I will be making this dish for Thanksgiving. I wish everyone a great Thanksgiving.
Chef, I have been watching you from the beginning...I have watched you make 3 other gravies for your Turkey. What one do you like best? This one had added onion in it as you were making the rue....of course butter! I always wondered if there is that one secret, that you have not shared with making the gravy that is still hidden away in your brilliant mind!
Thank you for the kind words! No matter how long I have been doing this it’s never boring. There’s always new idea that pops up. You’re just never know what we’re gonna come up with next year! In the meantime, have a very happy Thanksgiving!!!🙏😊
You too Chef and I will be looking forward to it!@@ChefJeanPierre
This is way better! I am so doing this. No mess and everything goes in the trash immediately that's not used there's no debate on who cleans up and none of the meat is wasted. I've seen this process done before but he explains it so nicely. 😊
Brilliant!!! Thanks for showing us this. I had never really considered doing a turkey and gravy this way but I need to try it.
Total gourmet delight Chef.... Ooh lala. Ill have to order Turkey online as we dont get in my city. Love from India 🇮🇳
I just love cooking vicariously via watching Chef Jean-Pierre! I can die happy tomorrow!
*Unless there's another video to watch! Sorry St. Peter but you must wait for me!*😂😂
That was the best video instruction for cooking a turkey I’ve ever seen! Thank you Chef!,❤
It's amazing how you look and have the same passion and humor of my maestro Gualtiero Marchesi!!!!!❤❤❤
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Happy Thanksgiving Chef! And congratulations on the number of viewers...but we know there is a great reason for that!
We made our turkey using your method this year and it was without a doubt the best turkey we have ever done. It takes all the stress out of cooking the bird and all the parts have the opportunity to be done just right. Loved it!
Thanks for your "lessons" and idea creativity. Sure helps.
Hi Chef...been cooking Thanksgiving dinner since I was 10 years old helping mom. A "fresh" turkey means that tom has been dead a week by the time you get it from the "gourmet" store. Unless you know a farmer who chops the head off that day for you, it's not fresh. Get a frozen that has been flash frozen after killing. Trust me, 7 children later, I've tried them all...frozen is better. Love your show. If I was younger I'd love to go to a master class.
We love you chef. Thank you po. From Phillipines ❤❤❤
Thank you so much, Chef Jean Pierre. I'm always looking for a faster, simpler way to cook a turkey and you came through for me. I really enjoy your channel...it inspires me to try new recipes, you make it look so easy. Have a wonderful Thanksgiving Day.
I am intrigued by your cutting apart the turkey before roasting! Maybe not this week, but sometime in the near future, I will be trying that!
--- However, I have to confess that for many years... and still once in a while, I put my turkey in the oven, in a large roaster liner... kind of like an oven bag, and my turkey is ..... wait for it........right out of the freezer!!! LMBO!!!
I am not teasing either... and it works like a charm! My mom watched me carving up my turkey many years ago and said.... your neck and gizzard pieces are STILL in your turkey?? I teased right back that it is kinda tough to remove them when they are frozen inside when the bird went into the oven! LOL (Ok, I hate the neck and those nasty pieces and those go to the cats anyway! May as well give them to those who appreciate them... roasted!)
I pressure can a lot of turkey meat every year and roasting turkeys quickly so that I can remove the meat to pack into jars, goes faster when you don't go through the process of thawing them for 6 days in the fridge.... as a rancher's wife, I don't have time for all of that! LOL
I take a shallow roasting pan, place a large foil pan inside, then line that with a "roaster liner bag" before placing either my thawed out turkey... overnight on my kitchen drainboard, or my just unwrapped FROZEN turkey with the giblets inside, which I have done more often than the thawed method... inside the pan.
I do put butter all over on top and salt it well, add about 6 cups of water, then bring up the sides of my roaster liner and I fold them over and staple them closed. Put that bad boy in the oven and let it roast until a thermometer reads the correct temperature inside. The roaster bag cooks it quicker as it retains the heat.
I have zero doubt that Chef JP's method is MUCH better and probably tastes better... no questions about that either, but alas.... I am the one doing all the cooking every year and I don't expect guests coming way out to the ranch to bring food, so I simplify what I can so that I can enjoy the holiday as well. I have NEVER had a single complaint about the turkey, and nobody has ever died from eating mine yet.... anyway, they walk out the door still breathing, a good sign!
I have thawed mine over the past several years for Thanksgiving, and plan to this year... but I don't always do that!
For the record- wishing both you and your family an awesome 👏 day: again: have an awesome weekend day
This was already one of my favorite videos of yours but the "beep beep" over the thermometer had me laughing. Thanks again for another great video, Chef!
This recipe inspired me, but I didn't wanna cook a whole turkey. So I deboned some chicken legs and used the bones for the stock. This left me with 2 nice "filets" per legs which I cooked in the pan, otherwise exactly the same as Jean-Pierre. I like your style of cooking and your love for the food. I'm also rarely measuring stuff, if you cooked enough you just feel it and with many recipes you could even correct mistakes later, of course there are exceptions.
Great! I think this is how I’m going to do my turkey this Thanksgiving. Thanks Chef
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In our house, that gravy container would have to be 10 times larger ! We use lots of it, the bird, oven roasted stuffing, mashed potatoes and fresh hot rolls ! Agreed, use the bird flavors with the mirepoix and garlic vs. the fat and flour method. The end result is cleaner, leaner and full of flavor plus, the guests are not falling asleep.
Every video I've watched of yours I made what you cooked, everything so far has been fantastic and I've learned a great deal from you. Thank you for what you do, you've made making dinner fun again.
Can’t get enough of these videos.
Can't stop the culinary juggernaut that is our Onyo Emperor!
You are the BEST and UNIQUE! Thanks God we have you!
I could see everything beautifully that you were doing! Great job Jack! This is an amazing recipe and I can’t wait to try it. Thank you so much for teaching this. It’s fun and I love laughing at your comments.
Thank you so much Chef! I will be doing this tomorrow. We will be pressed for time and space so it wiil be done on a Weber grill. Braised brisket and your turkey! God bless and Happy Thanksgiving! Thanks again Chef!
You are amazingly fun to watch & im using your video’s as I cook. Thank you so much for making cooking fun.
I live in atlantic canada, i rarely use sage at all, i own some, however for Thanksgiving and christmas etc, we tend to use summer savory in its place. Likely because i grew up with it, and it's what I'm used to.
Hope everyone is taking care. And have a wonderful Thanksgiving to all the Americans out there.
Thank you, Chef! 👍🤯 I prepped the turkey parts for a dry brine in the fridge. I was following another person's instructions to cook the turkey parts tomorrow in a pan first to brown the skin then put on the oven at 450F. 🤔 But - I like this method much better. So excited to try it tomorrow! 🥳