WESTLAND, Mich.- There is no time to procrastinate, Thanksgiving is almost here! Yesterday the 1st Part of our Thanksgiving Series explained How To Thaw A Turkey Safely. Now, we present you with Tips For How To Cook A Turkey to help you brush up on the basics, and then you can add in your special touch or secret spice!1. DON'T STUFF THE TURKEY- This is pretty straightforward, because this can be unsafe. It is hard for the stuffing to cook evenly inside the turkey, which means by the time the stuffing reaches a safe temperature, your turkey will probably be over cooked. Just spoon the stuffing into the turkey cavity after both are cooked if you're going for presentation.
2. SEASON ALL OVER- Don't go light on the seasonings. There's a lot of meat on a turkey, so remember inside, outside and under the skin. Rub butter or oil under the skin and on the outside for a moist and juicy turkey. Then be generous with your seasoning, and don't forget inside the cavity.
3. PREPARATION IS KEY- Tuck, tie, and cover. Pull the wing tips forward and tuck them under the breasts so your turkey sits straight and so they don't burn. After seasoning, tie the legs together with kitchen string or floss so it cooks evenly, and then use a loose piece of foil to cover the breasts for about 75% of the cooking time to keep the turkey moist.
4. LOW AND SLOW- Preheat your oven to 325 Degrees Fahrenheit and allot 15-20 minutes per pound. Putting about a 1/2 inch of water or stock in your roasting pan with some carrots, celery and onions will keep the oven moist and aromatic. Just make sure the thickest part of the thigh meat reaches 165 Degrees Fahrenheit!
5. LET IT BREATHE- Take your turkey our of the oven and allow about 20 minutes for it to rest, loosely covered with foil, so that the juices can redistribute. Don't worry about it getting cold, it will actually stay hot for over 40 minutes!
Now that you've refreshed your memory with these Tips For How To Cook A Turkey you're ready to prepare a tasty bird this holiday! Check back for the 3rd Part of our Thanksgiving Series: side dishes! Arrive at your Thanksgiving destination safely with our Brake Service Coupons and Tire Discounts. Stop by our lot located at 33300 Ford Rd Westland, MI 48185 to take a look at our New Ford Inventory and Used Vehicle Inventory. Feel free to give us a call with any questions you may have at (888) 806-7163.
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