Turkey

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As Thanksgiving approaches, most families begin preparing for the big feast. For most, this can be a stressful time. The anticipation of friends and family coming together can become overwhelming at times. Perhaps even more stressful, is the thought of cooking that perfect dinner. Traditionally prepared as the main dish, the turkey can be the turning point of a great or poor Thanksgiving. Much easier said than done, cooking the ideal plump and juicy turkey is by no means a simple and effortless task. Nevertheless, especially the for the first time turkey-cooker, having the right cooking appliances and general understanding on the art of preparing a turkey could make this seemingly daunting task into an enjoyable and educational experience.
A delicious lip-smacking turkey takes at least several days to prepare. When deciding on what turkey you plan on buying, consider the different types as well as varying sizes that can be purchased. Different types of turkeys include frozen, fresh, organic turkeys to mention a few. For the average joe, distinguishing between different turkeys that have been cooked with spices would be almost impossible and thus, one should not fret over which turkey to buy. However, if you so choose to buy a frozen turkey, note that the turkey must be defrosted before you can add spices or cook it. For refrigeration thawing, let the turkey thaw for about 24 hrs for every 4-5 pounds. If you do not have room in your refrigerator, another option is cold water thawing. In doing this method of thawing, let the turkey be completely submerged in cold water for approximately 30 minutes per pound. After thawing the turkey, the turkey will be ready to be seasoned.
Having the proper cooking supplies when making a turkey...

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...cess. More likely than not, unless the recipe was created by someone who purposely was trying to ruin your Thanksgiving, your turkey should end up being much more flavorful than without any spices. All steps in the turkey preparation journey are equally important. Remember, there’s nothing worse than tell your hungry guests that there is no turkey because you forgot to get a roasting pan or that the turkey burst into flames because you were too caught up with the conversation and forgot to keep track of the time. Hopefully, even if it is your first time and your turkey does not exactly come out being the perfect succulent flavorful turkey that you envisioned, your guest will let you redeem yourself next year; that is, unless you poison all of them because you thought that spicing your turkey with random exotic noxious plant life would make the turkey taste “better”.

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