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You don't have to cover a turkey while cooking it, but because it must be cooked for a long period of time, it will dry out.
If you want the turkey to be moist and tender, then you will need to cover it with a lid that fits the pot you are cooking it in, or cover it with a sheet of aluminum foil.
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∙ 10y agoSome do, to keep moisture in, and some don't, in order to get a crispy skin. A popular method is to leave it uncovered until it gets the color you want, then put a tent of aluminum foil over it for the remainder of the cooking time.
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∙ 13y agoGenerally no, I don't cover the turkey when I cook it. There is a cooking technique that involves covering the breasts for a certain amount of time to keep them from overcooking while you wait for the dark meat to fully cook, but I don't do that. Dark, crisp skin on the turkey is a priority for most people.
Instead, I like to butterfly the turkey, removing the backbone, then boning the breasts (essentially you are removing the entire ribcage), and laying the turkey out flat in the pan, with the breasts on the inside and the legs on the outside. It cooks a lot faster, a LOT faster, you cut hours down on the cooking time, it cooks more evenly, you don't have to cover the white meat, its easier to handle and store, its just much more convenient.
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Just had this argument with a relative, in my opinion YES you cover a Turkey while cooking . I’ve always covered for probably 3/4 of it’s cooking time ,, taking foil or lid off during the final portion in order to assure a browned bird , I also add maybe an inch of water to the bottom of My my roasting pan, This adda moisture during baking and ensures that i Have plenty of drippings for gravy .. I’m convinced an uncovered bird will perhaps not be ruined but certainly won’t be as moist and tender as It could have been , I’m also a huge fan of the Baking bags made For Turkeys , They decrease the baking time , seal in all the moisture and produce a perfectly browned beautiful bird .. follow directions for use which are simple , drop your bird in bag, seal it up with bag tie , put bird and bag in a pan and pop it in oven , that’s it until it’s time to take out , Absolutely the most fool proof consistently perfect method . No basting no checking progress just more time to enjoy the Day
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∙ 15y agono because it has to cook and even if you like it will have a special crisp to it.
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∙ 8y agoLet the turkey cook about 2/3 of the time uncovered so it will brown nicely, then cover the top with aluminum foil to keep it from getting too brown.
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Can a roasting bag be used to roast turkey in convection oven?
yes
If you don't cover a turkey while roasting it won't it dry out?
I don't think so, i think the skin keeps in the juices.
Is roasting a linking verb?
The easy way to recognize a linking verb is that a linking verb acts as an equals sign, the object of the verb is a different form of the subject (Mary is my sister. Mary=sister); or the subject becomes the object (My feet got wet. feet->wet). The present participle verb roasting could be used as a linking verb when the subject and the object of the verb are the same thing or different forms of the same thing. Example: A turkey roasting golden brown. (the turkey is becoming golden brown, a linking verb) A turkey roasting for dinner. A turkey roasting in the oven. We are roasting turkey. (not a linking verb)
How old is a turkey sold for roasting and said to be young?
A Young Turkey Or Chicken would be 6-8 months. A Turkey Sold For Roasting would be about 1 year old because that's When it is fully Grown and at Its largest state.
What type of roasting dish works well for cooking a Thanksgiving turkey?
For a small turkey, a disposable roasting tin pan with handles works well. These also work well for barbequing a turkey. For a medium to large turkey, a large heavy roaster (grandmas turkey pan) is best since there will be a lot of basting.
Who sells enamel roasting trays large enough to accommodate a turkey?
There are several online retailers that see enamel roasting trays large enough for a turkey. Crate and Barrel has a few roasting trays that would work, ranging in price from $59.95 to $89.95. Please visit www.crateandbarrel.com for more information. Another great option is www.amazon.com. They have several roasting trays available.
Is turkeys an adjective?
No. Turkey as a common noun refers to a large bird. Meleagris gallopavo, or its meat.Uses with other nouns (turkey roasting, turkey bacon) are noun adjuncts.
Which cooking tools do I need to make an oven roasted turkey?
Oven roasting a turkey requires very few tools. You'll need a large roasting pan, a meat thermometer, a baster, a large tonged fork and a carving knife.
What stores would have a turkey roasting pan with a rack available for purchase?
Most good cookware shops and department stores have turkey roasting pans with racks. They include Divertimenti, Lakeland, Debenhams, House of Fraser, John Lewis and Waitrose.
How do you slow down the cooking of your turkey?
I asume you mean the turkey is cooked on the outside but raw in the middle, cover the bird with foil to stop the skin burning, add some water to the roasting pan to create steam which will help keep the bird moist, turn down your oven, then slowly cook the turkey until it is done.
Should you cover turkey with top while cooking?
You dont have to but you should once its finished cooking and its cooling.
What role does the turkey's skin play while it is roasting?
While roasting, the skin dries and seals moisture and any rendered fat inside the bird. This keeps the turkey from drying out. There are several techniques which improve the efficiency of this process, from brining to simple oil rubs.
