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Meet the turkey with nothing but 5-star reviews
Dated: November 15 2021
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If you are anything like me, you have been cooking your family’s Thanksgiving turkey the same way for too many years to count! This year I considered living a bit dangerously and did a little online research to see if I could improve on my turkey roasting skills.
I liked what I read on the Food Network site.They have posted everything you need to do from start to finish to serve a 5-star turkey to your Thanksgiving guests.
Here is a quick look at the suggestions offered.
Preheat the oven. Adjust an oven rack to the lowest position and preheat the oven to 325 degrees F.
Stuff the turkey if you wish. Fill the cavity loosely with stuffing – ½ to ¾ cup stuffing per pound of turkey.
Tent the seasoned bird with foil. If you followed the steps above in our section on how to prep a turkey, at this point your bird will be dried off, trussed, seasoned, brushed with oil and resting in its roasting pan. All you have to do now is put a layer of foil over the top of the roasting pan, which will shield the turkey from burning.
Roast the turkey for 2 hours. Resist the urge to peak, and if possible, roast the turkey all on its own without other sides in the oven.
Remove the foil and baste the bird. Brush the turkey all over again with olive oil or butter. Increase the oven temperature to 425 degrees F. Increasing the temperature during the last bit of cooking time will make for extra crispy turkey skin.
Cook until the juices run clear when you cut between the leg and the thigh. This will be for about 45 more minutes (2 hours 45 minutes total) for an 8 to 10 pound turkey. If you stuffed your bird, you’ll need to add a bit more time because stuffing makes the bird cook more slowly. Make sure the stuffing reaches a temperature of 165 degrees F in the deepest part.
Remove the turkey from the oven and rest for 15 to 30 minutes. Leave it tented with foil as it rests. If there’s stuffing inside, leave it in the bird while it rests.
In closing I want to extend my wishes to you, your family and friends for the happiest Thanksgiving Day!!!
Ruth Lecy
With over 35 years of experience in residential real estate I have the expertise you are looking for. My experience spans from land and lot sales and purchase; to first-time buyers; to luxury multi-m....
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