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Deep-frying, also known as deep-fat frying, is a process of immersing food in a deep pot containing heated oil. The turkey cooks quickly, producing a crispy surface over a tender and moist interior. It is becoming a popular alternative to roasting a whole turkey.
Shopping | Stuffing | Marinating | Grilling and Broiling | Barbecuing and SmokingDeep-Frying | Doneness | Nutritional | Food Safety | Storage
Shopping Tips
When shopping for a whole turkey, it is best to purchase at least one pound per person.
Safety First | Turkey Deep-Fry CookersSelecting the Oil | Measuring the Oil | Preparing the TurkeyPreparing the Cooker | Placing the Turkey into the Cooker | Cooking the Turkey
Deep-frying, also known as deep-fat frying, is a process of immersing food in a deep pot containing hot oil, which cooks the food quickly, producing a crispy surface over a tender and moist interior.
Contamination Prevention | Cooking Safety | Proper Storage
Contamination Prevention
Shopping
When shopping for fresh turkey, make sure it is among the last items selected so that the length of time it is without refrigeration is as short as possible.
brine, turkey, how to, preparing a turkey, brining
roasting, turkey, cooking, baking, Thanksgiving
The required cooking temperature and the method for grilling turkey depend on the thickness of the turkey meat and whether or not the skin is removed. Grilling turkey parts or slices would be done using direct heat. Grilling a whole turkey would be done using indirect heat.
Procedure for Roasting a Turkey | Roasting Time Guidelines | Roasting a Turkey in an Oven-Safe Roasting Bag
Roasting is a dry heat cooking process and is one of the most popular methods used for cooking turkey.
Classification Criteria | Classes of Turkey | Types of Turkey
Classification Criteria
Turkey (as well as all other poultry) is described and classified using a number of different criteria, which are described below.
How to Make Stuffing
Ingredients | Prepare | Cooking | Other Meats | Safety | Tips
Stuffing is a side dish commonly associated with turkey and Thanksgiving but it can also be enjoyed throughout the year and with many types of meat.
General Guidelines for Proper DonenessMeat Thermometers | Unsafe Cooking Methods
General Guidelines for Proper Doneness
Consider the Following Points whenDetermining the Proper Doneness of Turkey
A whole turkey should be cooked until the internal temperature of the breast meat reaches 170°F and the deepest portion of the thigh reaches 180°F.
Thawing
Two common methods of thawing a frozen turkey are the refrigerator method and the cold water method. To properly and safely thaw a turkey, the refrigerator method is recommended.
Rotisserie Grilling Turkey | Rotisserie Review | Turkey Doneness
For general guidelines on rotisserie grilling, see Rotisserie Grilling Basics.
Rotisserie Grilling Turkey
Whole Turkey | Turkey Parts
Rotisserie Grilling a Whole Turkey
It is important to first follow the proper setup procedures for the grill when cooking food with rotisserie grilling.
Miscellaneous Turkey Products
Boneless Turkey Roast, Whole
Whole turkeys are available that have been deboned and packaged. A netting is usually placed around the turkey before it is packaged to help hold the shape.
Useful Gravy Making Tools | Traditional Methods for Making GravyQuick Method for Making Gravy | Adjusting the Consistency | Gravy Making Tips
There are many recipes available for making turkey gravy, but you will find that most of them call for the use of the turkey drippings and the browned bits from the bottom of the roasting pan (formed as a result of oven roasting the turkey) combined with a small amount of fat, to produce gravy with the best flavor and color.
Turkey breast roasting times are important to creating delicious turkey recipes with turkey breast. For more details on roasting and other cooking methods, see Turkey Cooking Guide. Also learn more about turkey preparation with the complete Turkey Guide.
Thawing a frozen turkey should only be done in the refrigerator to ensure food safety. Read "Thawing Turkey" for more information.
Flavor injecting turkey not only adds flavor to the meat but also results in a moist and juicy bird. The flavoring is injected into the meat of the turkey as opposed to rubs that only season the skin.
Marinating turkey can be done in order to add flavor to the meat as well as to tenderize it. The proper combination of acidic ingredients and seasonings should be maintained in order to achieve both.