While shopping for your holiday turkey, other than standard turkeys, there are sometimes heritage or heirloom turkeys on offer. But turkeys are turkeys, so whichever will work, right? Not really!

Cut the turkey neck into 1-inch pieces and set aside. Wipe the turkey cavity with a damp cloth. Lift up the neck flap and loosen the breast skin by inserting your fingers, a spatula, or a spoon ...