How to Baste a Turkey

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How to Baste a Turkey

Follow these easy steps to keep your turkey moist during roasting.

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To keep the turkey moist during roasting, you can baste occasionally with the pan drippings or with melted butter. Use a turkey baster, or bulb baster, to pull the juices from the pan, then squeeze out over the turkey. If you don’t’ have a baster, just use a spoon or a brush. 

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