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Turkey How-To's
How
long to cook? Preheat the oven to
325o, then place the bird in the oven to roast
for 15 - 20 minutes per pound.
How
big a turkey? You'll need 1 1/2 pounds of turkey per person
if you're buying the whole bird, fresh or frozen.
Of course,
it's always best to go bigger. (After all, there are at least
50 ways to serve your turkey
leftovers, including a winter store of turkey
soup.)
There's
a bit more turkey wisdom up ahead, with additional advice
& tips on what to do on the big day - - from defrosting,
brining, trussing, stuffing
& basting - - to the final golden brown moment of turkey
perfection...
Butterball
Turkeys - One of America's most popular brands, with
online videos to show you how to thaw, stuff, roast, carve
or grill, and check out the live Turkey Talk-Line for one-on-one
instruction.
Deep
Fried Turkey - The southern way to cook a turkey that's
catching on nationwide, offering a crisp outer skin and juicy,
succulent meat. Browse the complete recipe including safety
tips and what equipment you'll need, along with additional
how-to's for Cajun
Deep Fried Turkey, and Louisiana
Fried Turkey Breast...
How
to Cook a Turkey - This site from Clemson University
has no fancy graphics, but plenty of warnings to keep it safe
and hygienic. It's important information and they do a good
job covering the basics.
Roasting
a Free Range Shelton's Turkey - If you were in any
doubt, a free range turkey is cooked pretty much the same
as mass-produced. Warning: free range turkeys do taste differently
than traditional store-bought.
Turducken
- Encyclopedic knowledge from Wikipedia, including how the
craze began for chicken-stuffed-within-a-duck-within-a-turkey,
popular turducken variations, nutrition information including
fat & cholesterol content, plus links to more information...
String
Roasted Turkey Hearth Cooking - Turkey roasted over
an open fire, and probably the way Mayflower pilgrims cooked
theirs. Photos and instructions included.
How
to Cook a Turkey in an Electric Roaster - With complete
instructions, and if you happen to have a big enough roaster,
it's a good idea for freeing-up space in the oven for the
side
dishes.
Brining
a Whole Turkey - Get extra flavor with these tips
for giving your bird a salt bath, with additional expert advice
on roasting, basting and serving.
Classic
Roast Turkey - Cooking for Engineers - The beginners
guide with step-by-step instructions and plenty of photos
to help you follow along.
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