tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32592788.post3172826592358970161..comments2024-03-18T08:24:22.061-07:00Comments on Ali Blah Blah: Let's Talk TurkeyAliBlahBlahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03335907266347761153noreply@blogger.comBlogger20125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32592788.post-55920602561532822112009-11-27T17:29:42.384-08:002009-11-27T17:29:42.384-08:00Uhm... going totally OT here, but I think I promis...Uhm... going totally OT here, but I think I promised to tell you the link to my new blog once I started it. I say "I think" because I honestly can't remember.. stupid forgetfulness ;)<br />however, here it is: http://queersome.wordpress.com<br /><br />hope the turkey turned out well/digestable. ha! I managed to go on topic again :)mccutcheonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08217827266135043154noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32592788.post-50263431081637833502009-11-23T14:32:03.442-08:002009-11-23T14:32:03.442-08:00Loving this post and all the comments. Have absolu...Loving this post and all the comments. Have absolutely no idea of the best way to cook a turkey, although we once, accidentally (how?),cooked the Christmas one upside down and it came out really moist. You should try finding a Thanksgiving turkey in Kent! Seriously, next year they'll be bulk buying them as my Mum has made a point of lecturing every major food supplier in the county on the joys of having turkey twice a year! x PS hello Spanna!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32592788.post-2040426015728461942009-11-23T13:36:10.401-08:002009-11-23T13:36:10.401-08:00err.... is this it?
http://www.bonappetit.com/mag...err.... is this it?<br /><br />http://www.bonappetit.com/magazine/2003/11/alton_brown_turkey_cooking_classcholehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17526746116891623291noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32592788.post-26311690946589759402009-11-23T06:33:47.720-08:002009-11-23T06:33:47.720-08:00Wow, think I'm going to have to agree with Ano...Wow, think I'm going to have to agree with Anonymous on this one. Gelsons for the bird! I did have to laugh though. Love the post. Never in my life have I heard of flipping the bird over. Love it!Summerlandgirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00932031389256210671noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32592788.post-58689473617886549132009-11-23T06:33:09.663-08:002009-11-23T06:33:09.663-08:00Wow, think I'm going to have to agree with Ano...Wow, think I'm going to have to agree with Anonymous on this one. Gelsons for the bird! I did have to laugh though. Love the post. Never in my life have I heard of flipping the bird over. Love it!Summerlandgirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00932031389256210671noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32592788.post-57771153289859233632009-11-20T09:44:35.794-08:002009-11-20T09:44:35.794-08:00WHAT? I've cooked turkeys every year and neve...WHAT? I've cooked turkeys every year and never actually used a recipe and now I'm panicking that this year's will flop because I never realized I could mess it up! CRAP!<br /><br />Last year I did the same cooking of giblets inside the bird, because I could NOT find them... after digging them out of the cooked bird, nobody knew it had happened.<br /><br />I started using the cooking bags and LOVE it, no foil needed near the end of the cooking and you can kind of see through it to see what the turkey looks like. BUT it seems to help it cook faster, so I usually end up an hour ahead of schedule when I use a bag. I think temp anywhere from 165 to 180 is what the companies suggest. <br /><br />If it's any consolation, my MIL has been cooking turkeys for 40+ years and she STILL can't get them right. I feel infinitely better knowing I'm pretty new at it and mine are edible and I give it zero thought. I'm so lucky she trained my husband to love food, regardless of the quality it may or may not have.Hyphen Mamahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10129843526632243730noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32592788.post-5703809256164756642009-11-19T16:32:28.367-08:002009-11-19T16:32:28.367-08:00Thankyou so much for all your tips - and the links...Thankyou so much for all your tips - and the links! Mary - I think the Alton Brown link is the gist of what I wanted, but it's not the 4 page article on how to cook a turkey - did enjoy watching the clip though.<br /><br />I'm SO tempted to believe it's my oven that's the problem, but I think I will combine all your suggestions, particularly the Reynolds bag and see what happens.<br /><br />I promise I will follow up - even if it's from the hospital!AliBlahBlahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03335907266347761153noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32592788.post-90452097171279374762009-11-18T18:53:07.232-08:002009-11-18T18:53:07.232-08:00Is this what you were looking for?
http://www.goo...Is this what you were looking for?<br /><br />http://www.goodeatsfanpage.com/GEFP/index.htmMarynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32592788.post-42677148164332690262009-11-18T13:30:49.109-08:002009-11-18T13:30:49.109-08:00I forgot to say I cooked it until it reached 180 F...I forgot to say I cooked it until it reached 180 F.Elizabethnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32592788.post-36528719230099713382009-11-18T13:29:59.184-08:002009-11-18T13:29:59.184-08:00I just made a turkey last weekend that came out gr...I just made a turkey last weekend that came out great. I brined it before cooking it, which made it tender and moist (not rubbery at all). Here's the recipe I used<br /> http://www.bhg.com/recipe/turkey/justin-wanglers-roasted-brined-turkey/ <br /><br />After brining it, I used canola oil, salt, pepper, and spices for the rub. I put the thermometer in the thigh, but not touching the bone. I cooked the turkey (15 lbs) for 3.5 hours at 325 F. I checked on it the last 30 mins to make sure the top wasn't over-browning. I took it out and let it rest for 25 mins. Then I sliced it and we ate it. yum.<br /><br />Also, when brining make sure the turkey doesn't have saline solution already pumped in it.<br /><br />I hope this helps.Elizabethnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32592788.post-45673443518883818912009-11-17T23:30:54.144-08:002009-11-17T23:30:54.144-08:00It was certainly interesting for me to read this p...It was certainly interesting for me to read this post. Thanx for it. I like such themes and everything connected to this matter. I would like to read a bit more soon.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32592788.post-64368507527921507082009-11-17T13:29:30.651-08:002009-11-17T13:29:30.651-08:00alyson How much would Gelsons charge to cook a tur...alyson How much would Gelsons charge to cook a turkey for you? Or Albertsons or Vaughns Then all you have to do is reheat it. Put some chicken stock or water in the bottom of a pan and heat at 350 for 20 minutes. FluffyAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32592788.post-61337168877718489082009-11-17T10:10:08.555-08:002009-11-17T10:10:08.555-08:00Get a turkey roaster. You should be able to buy o...Get a turkey roaster. You should be able to buy one at Macy's for about $100 or Target for less. They cook your turkey perfectly every single time, no matter how big or small your turkey is. We have one and i couldn't get through the holidays without it!! Plus, it frees up your oven for other dishes. :) It's a very good investment.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32592788.post-80628298078452750372009-11-17T07:39:52.788-08:002009-11-17T07:39:52.788-08:00i second the renolds brownin' bag. easy peasy....i second the renolds brownin' bag. easy peasy.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32592788.post-9714995931553044992009-11-17T06:51:26.821-08:002009-11-17T06:51:26.821-08:00Find a turkey with a pop up timer and get a reynol...Find a turkey with a pop up timer and get a reynolds cooking bag!<br /><br />Comes out perfect every time!Carriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00421905363508557724noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32592788.post-51540570730955279602009-11-17T06:46:42.163-08:002009-11-17T06:46:42.163-08:00Yes, what is important is the foil. However, I use...Yes, what is important is the foil. However, I used to have problems with baking several years ago. It didn't matter if it was turkey or some cake, it wasn't baked equally on the whole surface. The problem was with oven. It baked more intensively just from one side. So, till I have bought new one I had to turn the turkey several times till it was ready.<br /><br />Good luck,<br />JulieRealtor Torontohttp://juliekinnear.com/about/toronto-realtornoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32592788.post-70844047872265746332009-11-17T01:36:28.883-08:002009-11-17T01:36:28.883-08:00Me again. lol
What size turkeys did you cook?Me again. lol<br />What size turkeys did you cook?FeatherDusterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13948943117689877545noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32592788.post-84355894266829817502009-11-17T01:25:04.370-08:002009-11-17T01:25:04.370-08:00I love cooking turkey! I never flip them over (i...I love cooking turkey! I never flip them over (in fact, have never heard of doing that.) <br /><br /> I'm all for simplicity. I drop the turkey in the pan, rub the skin with olive oil, sprinkle with salt, and stuff it in the oven. Toward the end, I usually cover the drumsticks with foil. <br /><br />And I never, ever stuff them.<br /><br />Did you use frozen turkeys? They tend to be tougher and stringier. If you want a tender turkey, use fresh, not frozen.FeatherDusterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13948943117689877545noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32592788.post-43136008622185254762009-11-16T22:08:15.075-08:002009-11-16T22:08:15.075-08:00So sorry - but this post is making me want to be a...So sorry - but this post is making me want to be a vegetarian! It's no wonder I don't cook, if I had to rely on my own cooking for survival I think I would be super skinny.<br /><br />But as long as I don't have to help with the actual cooking of an animal, I seem to have no problem eating them. So I will try your turkey if I am in town. My hat is off to you - you are very brave. Best of luck!Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03358484739279032121noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32592788.post-70316121155407919822009-11-16T19:38:26.920-08:002009-11-16T19:38:26.920-08:00First, you want to take the temperature in several...First, you want to take the temperature in several places. Second, 160 is good, but you MUST cover with foil and then a couple of bath towels in its pan on the counter for 20 - 30 minutes. It's "resting." Resting lets it finish cooking and allows the juices to go back into the meat. <br /><br />No need to flip a bird. Ha! I slay me. Anyway, put it in the oven breast up and leave it that way.<br /><br />And this recipe always wows my in-laws...<br /><br />http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/alton-brown/good-eats-roast-turkey-recipe/index.html<br /><br />Good luck!!Michellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18258008725168179068noreply@blogger.com