One of my all time favorite recipes appears to also me a favorite among our readers here on Stark Insider. There’s probably good reason why this Clay Pot Turkey recipe has stood the test of time: it’s incredibly delicious. Also, many tell me it’s surprisingly easy to make. In fact, when I re-visited the recipe, I realized that I had explained how to achieve Thanksgiving magic in only 7 steps.

While I can’t guarantee the quality of your company (you’re on your own!) I can hopefully increased the odds of the quality of the dining experience on this special occasion.

I don’t like single-purpose kitchen equipment so you’ll never find an ice cream maker or a waffle maker in my kitchen. However, one exception I make to this rule is my Clay Pot which sits quietly on a top shelf in one of my cabinets and only makes an appearance once a year, in time for Thanksgiving.

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Clay pot roasted turkey Thanksgiving recipe showing golden brown finished dish
For those who search for the ultimate juicy, tender turkey, I most respectfully suggest: put away your traditional roasters and basting brushes, because when it comes to ensuring a moist bird, the clay pot reigns supreme.

For those who search for the ultimate juicy, tender turkey, put away your traditional roasters and basting brushes, because when it comes to ensuring a moist bird, the clay pot reigns supreme.

Here’s the 7-step summary:

That last step probably doesn’t need a whole lot of explanation. I do, however, give tips on roasting times, stuffing, and also information on the clay pot itself – obviously a critical part of this whole shindig.

Click through to read my entire Clay Pot Turkey Recipe. Happy Thanksgiving!

A delicious holiday turkey thanks to clay pot recipe magic.
A delicious holiday turkey thanks to clay pot recipe magic.

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Loni Stark
Loni Stark is an artist at Atelier Stark, psychology researcher, and technologist whose work explores the intersection of identity, creativity, and technology. A self-professed foodie and adventure travel enthusiast, she collaborates on visual storytelling projects with Clinton Stark for Stark Insider. Her insights are shaped by her role at Adobe, influencing her explorations into the human-tech relationship. It's been said her laugh can still be heard from San Jose up to the Golden Gate Bridge—unless sushi, her culinary Kryptonite, has momentarily silenced her.