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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
Read the Label | Inspection and Grading | Look and Feel | Quantity to Buy | Shopping Tips
Read the Label
When buying a whole turkey, turkey parts, or any type of turkey product, it is important to read the label to ensure that you selecting a product that fits your requirements.
roasting, turkey, cooking, baking, Thanksgiving
The proper turkey cooking times and the correct turkey cooking temperature are extremely important when cooking turkey. The optimum flavor and tenderness of turkey can be consistently achieved when care is taken to follow the recommended turkey cooking time and temperature guidelines.
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.
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.
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.
Extreme care is necessary to ensure safety when deep-frying a whole turkey. Because the required equipment can be cumbersome and the large quantity of hot oil necessary for cooking a whole bird can be dangerous, deep-frying a whole turkey is much less safe than deep-frying food on a smaller scale.
Differences between Broiling and Grilling | Broiling Turkey | Broiling and Grilling Tips
Differences between Broiling and Grilling
Broiling is a cooking method in which food is cooked with a high heat source.
Turkey Meat Nutritional Value | Turkey Products Nutritional ValueTurkey Cooking Nutritional Tips
The USDA recommends 2 or 3 servings of meat, fish, or poultry per day. A serving of any type of cooked meat is equal to 3 ounces and is about the size of a deck of cards.
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.
Shopping Tips | Thawing Tips | Refrigerating Tips | Freezing TipsHandling and Safety Tips | Marinating Tips | Stuffing Tips | Trimming & Slicing TipsChecking Doneness | Roasting Tips | Frying Tips | Grilling & Broiling TipsSteaming Tips | Stir-fry Tips | Tenderness Tips | Light Tips | Cooking Tips
Shopping Tips:
Decide how much time and effort you want to use in preparing and cooking the cut you select.
Ingredient Tips | Preparation TipsCooking & Baking Tips | Miscellaneous Tips
There are an endless number of kitchen tips available for you to try. Shown below are some popular tips that will help you in your everyday use of some common baking and cooking ingredients.
How Much Turkey?
The following table allows for second helpings and leftovers.
WholeTurkey
Pre-StuffedTurkey
Bone-InTurkey Breast
BonelessTurkey Roast
12 to 16 ounces per person
Allow 1¼ to 1½ pounds per person
Allow ½ to ¾ pound per person
Allow ½ to ¾ pound per person
Fresh vs.