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A Old Fashioned Turkey Recipe To Please The Whole Family
By Mark Knowles | October 24, 2009
With Thanksgiving just around the corner everyone is looking for the tastiest roast turkey recipe. If this is the first time to traditional a turkey, do not fret. It is much simpler than you imagine.
You must first thaw the turkey. Think ahead for this step, because every 5 lbs. Of turkey requires 24 hours of thaw time in the refrigerator. Using the refrigerator to thaw is the best way, and will prevent bacteria from growing or spreading.
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 simple seasoning 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.
You might decide to cover the turkey for cooking. If the traditionaling pan includes a lid, use it. You can also make a tent using aluminum foil, or buy a traditional roasteding bag. Paper shopping bags are not advisable, since some bags are recycled and might contain unwanted substances.
Place the roasteding pan in an oven preheated to 325 degrees. Higher heat is also an option. Baste the turkey every 30 minutes with the juices from the bottom of the pan. If you covered the bird, remove the cover after 2 hours of cooking. Cooking times will vary, depending on where you live. Ask your local butcher for his or her advice on cooking times.
See, that was not difficult. This roasted turkey recipe promises to be simple and will please your whole family.
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.
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