Brining involves immersing the turkey in a salt-water solution or dry-brining it in salt for a day or so before cooking. This results in a moist and perfectly seasoned turkey. If you have the extra time, I strongly recommend to brine your turkey. Check out my post on Brined Roast Turke...
How to roast a boneless turkey breast This roasted rolled turkey breast with garlic herb butter recipe is a great alternative to making the entire turkey. When you don’t feel like cooking the entire turkey, don’t have time for it or just want to make something different, this is the tu...
If you’re buying from a small producer, like the lovely turkey I used from my mate Paul Kelly, you’ll often find these birds come with their own cooking instructions. Really good-quality birds do cook in a shorter time so follow the instructions if it has them. This year I’m using...
Cooking a turkey is pretty straightforward, but you do need to plan ahead. Given that it can take several hours to roast, the turkey needs time beforehand (days if you need to defrost) to lose the chill from the refrigerator. If you are buying a frozen turkey, you'll need to put it ...
Differences in ovens, turkeys, and pans cause the cooking time to vary. To check if the turkey is done, pinch the thickest part of the drumstick. It should feel soft. And if you stick a fork in it, the juices that come out should be clear (not pink or red). ...
Use your turkey stock to make gravy, soup or in your cooking for a little extra flavor. One use for leftover turkey I really like follows. It uses leftover ingredients from a big turkey meal. Sliced turkeyLeftover cranberry sauce (almost any recipe will work)Two slices French bread of ...
Should I Cover My Turkey with Foil While Cooking? I roast my turkey uncovered for 45 minutes, then loosely tent it with foil the rest of the way. This ensures the top won’t get too brown. Give Turkey a Rest Have you carved a turkey or roasted chicken and been left with a drippy,...
This eliminates the risk of over- or under-cooking the turkey. (An instant-read thermometer will suffice if you don't have a remote one.) See steps 16,17 & 18 below for instructions on how, when, and where to insert the thermometer. Do let the cooked turkey rest for at least 30 ...
Oven-roasted, flavorful, and juicy herb-roasted turkey legs for days when a whole turkey is just too much food or you are cooking for a smaller party. Includes a simple brine, that's not overly salty that will keep your turkey drumsticks moist and juicy!
How to Roast a Turkey in a Bag will guide you through cooking turkey in a roasting bag! No mess, foolproof instructions with photos included!