With Thanksgiving just around the corner everyone is looking for the best traditional turkey recipe. If this is the first time to olde worlde roast a turkey, do not fret. It is much r than you imagine.
If your turkey is frozen, the first step is to thaw it. You need to plan well ahead, because you will need to thaw the bird 24 hours per 5 pounds of turkey. Thawing in the refrigerator is the safest way, and will prevent bacteria from forming.
After the thawing is complete, reach into the cavity of the turkey and take out the neck and giblets. Wash the turkey inside and out. Use softened, unsalted butter, and apply on the outside and inside the bird. Use salt and pepper to taste.
The turkey can now be transferred to a cooking pan, with the breast up. Using a shallow dark pan is best. Shiny pans look nice, but the cooking time will be longer if you use one. Some people like to stuff their turkey, and others choose to make a dressing on the side. If you decide to stuff the bird, do it right before you put it into the over. A couple of cups of turkey stock added to the bottom of the pan will help keep the bird moist.
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.
Your oven should be preheated to 325 degrees. You can select a higher temperature if you choose. After placing the turkey in the oven, it is important to baste the turkey every 30 minutes. Did you decide to add a cover or olde worlde roasting bag? If you did, remove it after the turkey has cooked for 2 hours. Cooking times are different depending on where you live. For the best advice, ask the butcher at your grocery store.
I told you it would be easy. Did you ever think you would find a roast turkey recipe that would be easy and delicious? Lucky you! - 30289
If your turkey is frozen, the first step is to thaw it. You need to plan well ahead, because you will need to thaw the bird 24 hours per 5 pounds of turkey. Thawing in the refrigerator is the safest way, and will prevent bacteria from forming.
After the thawing is complete, reach into the cavity of the turkey and take out the neck and giblets. Wash the turkey inside and out. Use softened, unsalted butter, and apply on the outside and inside the bird. Use salt and pepper to taste.
The turkey can now be transferred to a cooking pan, with the breast up. Using a shallow dark pan is best. Shiny pans look nice, but the cooking time will be longer if you use one. Some people like to stuff their turkey, and others choose to make a dressing on the side. If you decide to stuff the bird, do it right before you put it into the over. A couple of cups of turkey stock added to the bottom of the pan will help keep the bird moist.
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.
Your oven should be preheated to 325 degrees. You can select a higher temperature if you choose. After placing the turkey in the oven, it is important to baste the turkey every 30 minutes. Did you decide to add a cover or olde worlde roasting bag? If you did, remove it after the turkey has cooked for 2 hours. Cooking times are different depending on where you live. For the best advice, ask the butcher at your grocery store.
I told you it would be easy. Did you ever think you would find a roast turkey recipe that would be easy and delicious? Lucky you! - 30289
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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.
