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A Traditional Turkey Recipe To Please The Whole Family |
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Written by Mark Knowles
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Saturday, 24 October 2009 11:46 |
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The holiday season is upon us, and it is time to start looking for a traditional turkey recipe. No need to make another click of the mouse, because you have found it.
by MarkKnowles
The holiday season is upon us, and it is time to start looking for a roasted turkey recipe. No need to make another click of the mouse, because you have found it.
Thawing the turkey is the first step. Planning ahead is important, because for every 5 pounds of turkey, you will need to thaw the bird for 24 hours in the refrigerator. It is important to thaw in the refrigerator; otherwise you run the risk of bacteria.
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 simple seasoning as well, if you choose to.
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 roasteding pan has a lid included, that will work best. An aluminum tent is another option, as is a traditionaling 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 roasteding 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.
I told you it would be easy. Did you ever think you would find a roast turkey recipe that would be simple and delicious? Lucky you!
About the Author:
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. |
