So an 18-quart roaster would be large enough to cook a 22-pound turkey. How does an electric roaster work? Electric roasters are very easy to understand and use—no complicated technology to sort.

Step 5: REMOVE THE TURKEY FROM THE ROASTER Finally, when turkey is cooked, remove turkey from roaster and let rest for 20 ...

I don’t even own a roasting pan big enough to cook a turkey, nor a roasting rack to set it on. I roast my birds on a wire rack set over a baking sheet, and the bird has never suffered.

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Instructions: Place salt, sugar, onions, leeks, carrots, celery, bay leaves, thyme, parsley, peppercorns and 10 cups water in a large stockpot.

The dismount. It’s hard to get the turkey out of the bag without dumping all the collected juice out into the roasting pan. I managed to do it, with only a little spillage but it was a struggle.

Make the turkey . Place turkey in brine, cover, and refrigerate 12 to 24 hours. Remove turkey from brine; discard brine. Pat turkey dry with paper towels.

The best turkey roasters can help you make delicious, just-right Thanksgiving mains—in fact, many holiday hosts wouldn't dream of cooking without one. Here are our top picks.