Hey, folks.
If you are cooking a turkey this Thanksgiving and are new to the process remember to start thawing your bird now. (if it’s frozen)
If you move the turkey to the fridge now, it should have time to thaw.
Other things to remember:
1.) Cooking turkey is fun and easy.
2.) There’s a lot of work at the beginning and the end, but lots of free time while the roasting is happening.
3.) It takes as long as it takes. If your in-laws are coming over and they expect to be fed at 2:00 pm you have two options Make sure to start early so the food is done, or teach them to get used to disappointment.
4.) It’s better to be done early, than to try and rush at the end
5.) Temperature:
Part A — Refrigerated food is cold. When taking the gizzards and whanot out of the carcass it will be cold. (remember to check the neck cavity for secret pieces of innards)
Part B — If you are stuffing the bird, please note that freshly made stuffing is hot. Boxed stuffing usually requires that you boil water then add the bread/spice mixture. It’s a good idea to make the stuffing the night before, so it’s not still boiling hot while you’re trying to stuff the cold turkey.
6.) Relax. Roasting turkeys is fun.
Happy Thanksgiving.
(and take the bird out of the freezer)