The holiday season is upon us, and it is time to start looking for a olde worlde roast 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 salt and pepper as well, if you choose to.
Now it is time for the turkey to be placed in the cooking pan. Always place the bird with the breast pointing up. A shallow pan should be used, and a dark pan will work best. Shiny pans will increase the time needed to cook the bird. Just before placing the turkey in the oven is the time to add stuffing to the cavity of the bird, if you choose to add stuffing. A few cups of turkey stock should be added to the bottom of the pan to keep the turkey nice and juicy.
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 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 old fashioned 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.
See, that was not difficult. This old fashioned roast turkey recipe promises to be easy and will please your whole family. - 29943
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 salt and pepper as well, if you choose to.
Now it is time for the turkey to be placed in the cooking pan. Always place the bird with the breast pointing up. A shallow pan should be used, and a dark pan will work best. Shiny pans will increase the time needed to cook the bird. Just before placing the turkey in the oven is the time to add stuffing to the cavity of the bird, if you choose to add stuffing. A few cups of turkey stock should be added to the bottom of the pan to keep the turkey nice and juicy.
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 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 old fashioned 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.
See, that was not difficult. This old fashioned roast turkey recipe promises to be easy and will please your whole family. - 29943
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.
