How-to-cook-Turkey

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All Great cooks desire to tantalize your senses and produce the perfect turkey - So how do you cook a perfect Turkey? The on with moist breast meat, tender legs and thighs, golden brown skin and memorable flavor.

Before you learn
How to Cook Turkey know that the greatest challenge for new and experienced cooks alike is to avoid the dreaded "dry turkey," which is usually in reference to the white meat of the turkey breast.

Single Minimum Internal Temperature Established for Cooked Poultry - "A whole turkey (and turkey parts) is safe when cooked to a
minimum internal temperature of 165°F as measured with a food thermometer. Check the internal temperature in the innermost part of the thigh and wing and the thickest part of the breast. For reasons of personal preference, consumers may
choose to cook turkey to higher temperatures." Food Safety & Inspection Service

1. Preheat oven to 325°F. Check
the wrapper to see how much the turkey weighs and determine approximate cooking time. Remove the giblet bag and the neck from the turkey cavity. Wash the turkey inside and out and pat skin dry with paper towels.

2. Place turkey breast side up on a rack in a shallow roasting pan, at least 2 inches deep. Insert meat thermometer in thigh. Add 1/2 cup water to the bottom of pan, if desired.

3. Cover turkey loosely with aluminum foil. Roast the turkey until temperature in the innermost part of the thigh reaches 165°F as measured with a food thermometer. Check the thickest parts of the breast and the wing. You can choose to cook the turkey to higher temperatures. Cooking time will vary. For example, a 10 Kilo turkey will take 4 1/4 to 5 hours to cook, check the temperature on the thermometer after 4 1/4 hours.

4. Meanwhile, mix the stuffing or dressing. Place in a casserole and pop it into the oven during the last hour or so of roasting.

5. Remove the foil after about 1 to 1 1/2 hours of cooking time to brown the skin. Brush with vegetable oil to enhance browning, if you like.

6. Allow the turkey to set 20 to 30 minutes before carving to allow juices to saturate the meat evenly

* Stuffing does not have to be cooked inside the Turkey.It can be placed in the pan around the roast, or baked separately in foil or moulds. A shorter cooking time should be used for the stuffing.

* Remember, glazes which contain a sugar may burn easily.Brush on these glazes 20-30 minutes before the turkey is cooked.

* If you cook poultry to eat later, refrigerate while hot.

* Pop your Turkey in an Oven bag this will shorten cooking time.

How to Cook Turkeyis a very simple guide. To make good Turkey, It is necessary to understand the right temperature proper seasoning and decorative trimmings.
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