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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.
Pounding
Pounding of meat is performed for various purposes. Meat is pounded to tenderize, to even out the thickness of some cuts so that they cook more evenly, and to form cutlets.
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 FirstPreparing a Charcoal Grill for Cooking | Preparing a Gas Grill for Cooking
Safety First
Although preparing and using an outdoor grill for cooking is not a complicated process, the most important aspect to be mindful of at all times is safety.
See More Information on Canning Vegetables and Fruits:Canning Vegetables and Fruits | Canning PreparationCanning Temperatures and Processing Times | Canning Methods
Canning Safety | Canning Storage | Canning Tips
Canning Safety
Testing Jars for Proper Seal | Miscellaneous Canning Safety
Testing Jars for Proper Seal
After the jars have cooled for 12 to 24 hours, they need to be check for a proper seal before they can be stored.
Additional Onion Information:All About Onions | Onion Preparation | Onion and Tearing Tips
Onion Cooking
Sweating | Sautéing | Caramelizing | Fried | Deep-Fried | Baked | Boiled | Grilled
Onions are cooked both to be eaten on their own and to be added to other dishes.
Additional Rhubarb Information:All About Rhubarb | Rhubarb Cooking | Freezing Rhubarb
Trim off leaf ends and roots using a sharp knife and discard. Be sure to discard the leaves, which contain toxic levels of oxalic acid.
Fresh Pea & Pod Pea Preparation | Fresh Pea & Pod Pea CookingDried Field Pea Preparation | Dried Field Pea CookingPea Recipes | Tips
Peas
Varieties of small round legumes that are typically classified as fresh, field or pod peas.
Reading the Recipe | Ingredient Preparation | Scaling Your Recipe
Knowing how to follow and read your recipe will help make your cooking or baking experience a success. Properly preparing your ingredients, using proper cooking times and temperatures, and proper bakeware or cookware all assist in the success of your end product.
Shopping | Thawing | Marinating | Rubs | Cooking | CarvingGeneral Safety and Handling | Ground Beef Safety and Handling | Nutrition
Shopping
Lean boneless cuts yield up to 4 servings per pound.
Additional Onion Information:Onion Preparation | Onion Cooking | Onion and Tearing Tips
Onions
Onions are vegetables that belong to the lily family of plants.
Fresh Beans | Fresh Bean Preparation | Fresh Bean Cooking | Fresh Bean TipsDried Beans | Dried Bean Preparation | Dried Bean Cooking
Beans
A generic name given to various plants in the legume family.
From fresh salads to sautéed side dishes, spinach makes a nutritious addition to any meal and cooking spinach is easy to do. Look for creative ways to use this leafy green vegetable in pasta, soup, casserole or other main dishes.