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How To Cook A TurkeyHow to Cook a Turkey - The Process - Step by StepThis site explains how to cook a turkey. You will not just find recipes here; you will come to understand the process. There is a lot of information but if you are ready to cook your turkey soon or now, we want you to be able to find answers quickly. So, we will walk you through the steps and give you links to help guide you through the process. Don't overlook the other information on the site. There are gems throughout that readers have discovered, reporting that they make all the difference for their celebratory turkey. One reader reported winning a turkey cooking taste test against more experienced cooks using techniques they learned here. Many others have reported receiving accolades from friends and family for the best turkey ever. Cooking a great turkey is not nearly as hard as you might think. Your results will improve when you know more about the process, and we will share everything that you need to know. Freezing inhibits the growth of micro-organisms. It does not kill the molds, yeasts, and bacteria already present, so freezing food that is already unsafe does not make it safe. Freezing does, however, put the bugs that might cause food to spoil or to cause illness into a state of suspended animation. The organisms don’t multiply, and the food does not spoil as long as it is kept frozen at or below 0 F.
Freezing a turkey actually freezes the water in the meat and halts biological processes that would continue at warmer temperatures. Freezing inhibits the growth of micro-organisms. It does not kill the molds, yeasts, and bacteria already present, so freezing food that is already unsafe does not make it safe. Freezing does, however, put the bugs that might cause food to spoil or to cause illness into a state of suspended animation. The organisms don’t multiply, and the food does not spoil as long as it is kept frozen at or below 0 F. Why Are Turkeys DefrostedTurkeys are usually defrosted before they are cooked to allow giblets to be easily removed, to allow flavors and other preparations such as stuffing and seasoning to be completed, and to reduce the cooking time. A turkey is usually sold "ready to cook." No butchering and little if any feather removal is necessary. But because the standard is to deliver at least a "chilled," if not a "frozen" product, you may want to follow the traditional procedure of defrosting.
<div> Once the thawing begins the organisms wake up and can again begin to grow. This is the reason that you should not defrost food on a kitchen counter. The outside of the turkey can warm to an unsafe temperature long before the interior of the meat begins to thaw. Why Are Turkeys DefrostedTurkeys are usually defrosted before they are cooked to allow giblets to be easily removed, to allow flavors and other preparations such as stuffing and seasoning to be completed, and to reduce the cooking time. A turkey is usually sold "ready to cook." No butchering and little if any feather removal is necessary. But because the standard is to deliver at least a "chilled," if not a "frozen" product, you may want to follow the traditional procedure of defrosting. Okay, here is your map through the basic steps of how to cook a turkey along with the links that explain - in depth - how to complete these steps.
You now have the tools to create and introduce your guests to really good turkey. Let them know that turkey can be wonderful and that it isn't difficult at all to go well beyond a typical dry and stringy turkey that too many people have settled for.Return Home |
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