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In this episode of Hand-Me-Down Recipes, I’m joined by Violet from Right at Home to talk about her family’s beloved Thanksgiving turkey recipe—a heritage dish with Amish and Mennonite roots, passed down through memory and practice rather than exact origin stories.

What makes this turkey special is its flavor: a generous blend of herbs and spices (including a surprising spoonful of curry), slow roasting, intentional basting, and thoughtful techniques that keep the meat tender and deeply seasoned. This is the kind of recipe that has simply always “been there”—the one that anchors the holiday table.

If you’ve ever felt nervous about roasting a whole turkey or worried about dryness, this episode will help you feel grounded, prepared, and encouraged. This is an approachable recipe. No complicated techniques. No special equipment. Just time, care, and flavor.

In this episode, we talk about:

How Violet’s family passed down this recipe through generations
Why cutting slits in the meat makes all the difference
The role of slow roasting and regular basting
How to plan ahead so you can have a calm, confident holiday kitchen
Ways to adapt the recipe for chicken or other poultry through the year

Get full show notes & links: https://handmedownrecipes.com/podcast...