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Wow, in Hoosier's post - Thawing and cooking a turkey - I noticed several people who will be cooking their first turkey this year, just like me! I wonder if there's anybody else out there or are you a seasoned (no pun intended!) turkey baker?!
I'm a turkey virgin at the age of 48. Hope it doesn't hurt too much
Like when I drop a 16-pound turkey on my foot, LOL. Which would be worse, do ya think, dropping a frozen turkey on my foot, or a hot one right out of the oven?
What I'd appreciate hearing about are any little tips or special touches you turkey experts do to make things easier, or to make the bird taste extra yummy.
I couldn't choose, I'm not cooking the turkey this year. Two years ago was my first time and it actually turned out great. But I was very nervous about it, as my in-laws were going to be there. All was well, though. It actually is easier that I thought it would be. Good luck to all of you first-timers...it's not that bad!
What I'd appreciate hearing about are any little tips or special touches you turkey experts do to make things easier, or to make the bird taste extra yummy.
Me, too!!
Maybe we'll get luckily and somebody will respond before t-giving!
I've roasted many a turkey.
But this, in 25 years of marriage, is the first time I am ever hosting for my husband's family. They were never too interested in coming to Denver.
But now that we're here, they decided we can pass muster.
It just dawned on me, after talking to my sister in law, that she thinks that just because I've never hosted, I don't know the first thing about cooking Thanksgiving dinner.
Hopefully she will be pleasantly surprised.
The one thing that I think really helps a turkey is brining. It really does make the turkey nice and moist.
Turkey Tips and Brining (http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?file=/chronicle/archive/2001/11/14/FD171690.DTL - broken link)
one more tip:I've read that Kosher turkeys are already brined, but could not confirm this from the Empire website.
Also, I am not sure you should brine a Butterball turkey because I think they already are injected with something, not sure.
Good luck to all, happy cooking, and Happy Thanksgiving!
Last edited by BlueWillowPlate; 11-19-2007 at 11:58 AM..
Yes, first timer here...living away from extended family so it will just be us three. Turkey for me, baked ziti for the hubby and son.
When I lived in the UK I had a big Thanksgiving meal with my husband, son and FIL and SIL the day before Thanksgiving and did all the cooking (chicken and trimmings) and nutloaf I think..it was years ago.
I know this sounds weird but trust me it works. Mix mayo with salt/pepper/tarrangon/fresh sage and rub all over turkey. Cover breast with foil and uncover last hour to brown. Skin will be crisp and meat juicy. I've done it for years after hearing it from a co-worker over 20 years ago (thought she was nuts til I tried it.)
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