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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.
Cooking and carving a turkey can seem like a challenge but if you follow some basic guidelines it can be accomplished successfully. If you are cooking a turkey that is whole, there are several methods that can be used.
Deciding how to cook a turkey can be difficult, especially with all the options that are available. Here you will find a listing of different ways to enjoy cooking a turkey.
Deep Frying Turkey
The optimum cooking temperature for deep-frying the turkey is 350ºF.
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.
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.
We do not recommend thawing or cooking a whole turkey in the microwave.
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Pan-frying is similar to sautéing except that a little more oil is used, the turkey pieces are larger and thicker, and the cooking process usually requires more time. High heat is used to sear the turkey pieces in order to brown the surface and seal in the natural juices.
NOTE: Using a convection oven will cut as much as 25% off traditional roasting times.
CookingTemperature
WeightUnstuffed
EstimatedCooking Time
WeightStuffed
EstimatedCooking Time
300º F.
General Guidelines for Rotisserie Grilling of TurkeyRotisserie Grilling Using a Charcoal GrillRotisserie Grilling Using a Gas Grill | Turkey Doneness
Rotisserie grilling requires three key components: The spit assembly, a means to turn the spit, and a heat source for cooking.
According to manufacturers of electric roasters, a roaster oven cooks at approximately the same temperature and in the same time as a conventional oven. For best results, follow the manufacturer's instructions.
Rotisserie Cooking Units | Rotisserie Chicken PreparationRotisserie Cooking the Chicken | Carving Rotisserie Chicken
Rotisserie cooking is a great method to use for preparing chicken.
Mandatory Inspection | Quality and Yield Grading
Mandatory Inspection
An important step in assuring a safe food supply is mandatory inspection by government agencies.
Steaks and burgers are not the only foods to enjoy on the grill. Add grilled fruits and vegetables to your next cookout menu. Grilling fruit brings out its natural sweetness and the flavor of the grilled vegetables is enhanced when they are lightly charred.
Eggs and Cholesterol | Health Benefits of Eggs | Nutrients in Chicken EggsNutrients in Other Types of Eggs | Comparing Different Types of Eggs
Eggs and Cholesterol
The average large chicken egg has about 213 milligrams of cholesterol, which is all contained within the yolk.