A Old Fashioned Turkey Recipe To Please The Whole Family
Sunday, 25. October 2009
With Thanksgiving just around the corner everyone is looking for the tastiest roast turkey recipe. If this is the first time to roasted a turkey, do not fret. It is much r than you imagine.
You must first thaw the turkey. Think ahead for this step, because every 5 lbs. Of turkey requires 24 hours of thaw time in the refrigerator. Using the refrigerator to thaw is the best way, and will prevent bacteria from growing or spreading.
OK, now it is time for the fun part. The turkey cavity will be filled with the neck and giblets. Remove those before preparing the bird. After the turkey has been thoroughly washed, coat the skin of the bird and the cavity with unsalted and softened butter. You can use salt and pepper as well, if you choose to.
Now it is time for the turkey to be placed in the cooking pan. Always place the bird with the breast pointing up. A shallow pan should be used, and a dark pan will work best. Shiny pans will increase the time needed to cook the bird. Just before placing the turkey in the oven is the time to add stuffing to the cavity of the bird, if you choose to add stuffing. A few cups of turkey stock should be added to the bottom of the pan to keep the turkey nice and juicy.
Covering, or not covering, the turkey is up to you. If your traditionaling pan has a lid included, that will work best. An aluminum tent is another option, as is a traditional roasteding bag. It is not advisable to use a paper shopping bag. Many shopping bags contain recycled paper and could contain toxins.
Preheat your oven to 325 degrees or higher, and place the traditionaling pan inside the oven. The turkey should be basted every 30 minutes, using the juices that collect in the pan. If you decided to cover the turkey, the cover should be removed after cooking for 2 hours. The amount of time for cooking a turkey will vary. For the most accurate cooking advice, ask the butcher at your local supermarket.
Well, there you have it, a simple and wonderful traditional turkey recipe that will bring joy to your entire family.
With Thanksgiving approaching, it is time to think about the best roast turkey recipe and I prefer a traditional recipe, with traditional presentation, which includes a classic turkey gravy boat to present the traditional gravy made the old fashioned way.