A turkey baster is one of those single-use kitchen items that most people only need once or twice a year (although you can use it for a few other things). You never seem to miss having one until the holidays roll around when it’s time to cook your Thanksgiving turkey. But do you really need a baster to end up with a moist, delicious bird? The short answer is no. What Does a Turkey Baster Even Do?The main purpose of a baster is to make sure the turkey doesn’t get too dry. As The Kitchn explains, the fat in the pan drippings melts into the turkey’s skin, flavoring it and keeping it moist and juicy. It also helps keep the skin and the meat closest to the outside from cooking too fast since the liquid cools the surface as it evaporates in the heat from the oven. On Amazon: Norpro Stainless Steel Baster with Injector & Cleaning Brush But basting isn’t the only way to keep your turkey moist, and a baster is definitely not the only tool you can use to do it. Here are a few alternatives…more