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Glazed and Lacquered Roast Turkey

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Roast turkey on a serving platter with apples and pears.
Glazed and Lacquered Roast TurkeyPhoto by Christopher Testani

A little soy sauce in the glaze ensures the burnished mahogany skin that holiday memories are made of. But it's not just for looks; this brined and buttered bird is seasoned inside and out.

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