BreezyBrew
IPA is my spirit animal
So this year I've decided to take the plunge and cook for 6 of us at Thanksgiving. I've always wanted to cook a turkey, because I have heard of techniques that can make your turkey awesome, which are different than traditional methods. Here's what I've got so far:
- Younger and non frozen turkeys are more tender
- Organic / free range may taste more natural
- Brine the bird 24 hours before cooking.
- Cook the bird 2 days within purchase
- Do NOT use stuffing in the chest cavity, it dries it out. Apples and spices are a good alternative
- Cook the turkey for some time uncovered to make the skin crispy.
- tie the legs close to the body for even cooking
- Cook about 1 to 1.5 lbs per person
- Use a rack to circulate the air under the turkey for even cooking
- Baste a few times during cooking
I'm going to make a couple of trial runs with chicken before the big day.
Anyone else have tips they have learned along the way?
- Younger and non frozen turkeys are more tender
- Organic / free range may taste more natural
- Brine the bird 24 hours before cooking.
- Cook the bird 2 days within purchase
- Do NOT use stuffing in the chest cavity, it dries it out. Apples and spices are a good alternative
- Cook the turkey for some time uncovered to make the skin crispy.
- tie the legs close to the body for even cooking
- Cook about 1 to 1.5 lbs per person
- Use a rack to circulate the air under the turkey for even cooking
- Baste a few times during cooking
I'm going to make a couple of trial runs with chicken before the big day.
Anyone else have tips they have learned along the way?