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Turkey Meat
Turkey is a large domesticated game bird. Native to North America, it is prized as food, especially on Thanksgiving and Christmas or other festive occasions.
418 Questions
Is there any fillers in ground turkey meat?
There are fillers in ground turkey meat depending on the brand. Some brands do not contain any additionally added fillers.
How much meat is on a 20lb turkey?
A good estimate is approx. 13 pounds of it is edible. The rest is bone, grizzle, etc.
The rule of thumb I use when estimating how much edible meat is in a 'bone-in' piece is,
>> Take the total weight and about 2/3 of it can be eaten.<<
Everybody has their own 'rule of thumb', but that seems to work for me.
What is the lowest temperature used to bake a turkey?
The temperature before consuming should be 165 Degrees Fahrenheit. You can roast it to about 135 degrees, remove it from the oven, and let it rest for fifteen minutes tightly covered with foil, and the carry over heat will raise the internal temp to about 165.
How long does it take to cook a 13lb turkey?
Unstuffed
8 to 12 pounds 2 3/4 to 3 hours
12 to 14 pounds 3 to 3 3/4 hours
14 to 18 pounds 3 3/4 to 4 1/4 hours
18 to 20 pounds 4 1/4 to 4 1/2 hours
20 to 24 pounds 4 1/2 to 5 hours
Stuffed
8 to 12 pounds 3 to 3 1/2 hours
12 to 14 pounds 3 1/2 to 4 hours
14 to 18 pounds 4 to 4 1/4 hours
18 to 20 pounds 4 1/4 to 4 3/4 hours
20 to 24 pounds 4 3/4 to 5 1/4 hours
How long will it take for a twelve pound turkey to thaw in a refrigerator?
It should take about 3 days to thaw a 12-pound turkey in the fridge.
What is the difference between a hen turkey and a tome turkey?
In home cooking it all comes down to a matter of personal preference and often expense. The smaller birds are usually hens. Hens are usually less than 16 pounds when processed while the Toms are much larger at the same age. Male birds have larger bones and therefore less meat or edible portions. As for tenderness, age not gender is the determining factor.
How do you know when the turkey is cooked?
You can buy a turkey with a little red "pop-up" that lets you know when its done. Better still is to buy a meat thermomiter. It wll tell you what temperature to use on different kinds of meat and poultry that you cook. You can get one for just a few bucks at a Walmart, Kmart, etc.
How many will a 12 pound turkey serve?
I usually plan at least 1 pound per person, and that assures enough leftovers. At Christmas I have gotten the largest turkey I could find, about 30-35 lbs, and served 14-16 people. I still made a very hearty turkey soup and had leftovers for turkey hash the next night as well as turkey sandwiches for those who wanted them. So, in your case, if you want some leftovers, I'd plan at least a 12-15 pound turkey. The larger the turkey the more it will feed because relatively, the bones play less part in the weight. For example, my 30 lb Christmas turkey would realistically have fed, at one sitting, about 20-24 people.
Which side do you cook a turkey?
To the east. Just kidding.
It does not matter. When roasting the bird, placing it breast down onto two slices of toast for the first few hours will help keep juices in the breast meat, according to some. Then flipping it breast side up to brown the skin is necessary.
I roast it breast side up and don't have a dry breast. When deep frying the turkey it is suspended sideways with the legs pointing upwards usually, or down I suppose would be possible.
In the oven; whichever way the roasting pan fits will work just fine.
Can you freeze the sliced turkey sandwich meat?
Yes.
Try freezing a package already vacuum sealed from the grocery store. Or, if you bought it at the deli, make sure you seal the bag well to prevent freezer burn.
Take out of the freezer 1-2 days before using to defrost.
How long after thawing should you cook a turkey?
Poultry should be cooked within a couple days after thawing for best results. It is possible that the turkey will be good after 5 days but only you can make that determination.
How can you tell if thawed turkey is bad?
You can tell if thawed out chicken has gone bad if it has a bad odor. Chicken that is bad a very distinct and spoiled smell to it.
How long can fresh turkey stay in the refrigerator before it starts to spoil?
The point to actual spoilage is uncertain and will depend on a number of variables, including whether or not it is cooked, the bacterial load to begin with, how it has been handled, the temperature at which it is stored (there are hot and cold spots in the fridge) and how it is packaged.
Raw turkey should be cooked within a couple days of thawing from frozen. If it is purchased fresh, use within a couple days or follow label guidelines.
Cooked turkey could last up to 4 days.
Is a turkey wing white or dark meat?
Typically the turkey wing and breast are considered white meat while the leg and thigh are considered dark meat.
How long do you cook a stuffed 26lb turkey?
200"C in electric or 180"C in fan oven
Unstuffed
8 to 12 pounds 2 3/4 to 3 hours
12 to 14 pounds 3 to 3 3/4 hours
14 to 18 pounds 3 3/4 to 4 1/4 hours
18 to 20 pounds 4 1/4 to 4 1/2 hours
20 to 24 pounds 4 1/2 to 5 hours
Stuffed
8 to 12 pounds 3 to 3 1/2 hours
12 to 14 pounds 3 1/2 to 4 hours
14 to 18 pounds 4 to 4 1/4 hours
18 to 20 pounds 4 1/4 to 4 3/4 hours
20 to 24 pounds 4 3/4 to 5 1/4 hours
What is the staple food in Turkey?
There are a number of really wonderful Turkish dishes. They are divided between mezze (which are appetizer-like dishes), main courses, and desserts. (This is only a partial list.)
Mezze:
- Soganli Domates Salatasi (Tomato and Onion Salad)
- Patates Koftesi (Potato Balls)
- Coban Salatasi (Shepherd's Salad)
- Patlican Salatasi (Eggplant Salad)
- Cacik (Yogurt with Dill)
- Ezme (Spicy Diced Tomato)
- Humus & Abugannuc (Garbanzo and Eggplant Spreads)
- Yaprak Sarma (Stuffed Grape Leaves with Rices)
- Feta Cheese
- Pastirma (Cured Beef)
- Icli Kofte (Meatballs with a Bulghur Wheat Shell)
- Ajvar (Crushed Pepper Spread)
Main Dishes:
- Kebapi (Kebabs)
- Zeytinyagli Biber Dolma (Stuffed Green Peppers in Olive Oil)
- Izgara Bulgurlu Kofte (Grilled Ground Meat with Chiles)
- Kirmizi Mercimek Koftesi (Red Lentil Burgers)
- Lahmacun or Turkish Pizza (Bread with Cheese and/or meat products)
- Patlican Dolmasi (Stuffed Eggplant)
- Etli Lahana Dolma (Stuffed Cabbage with Meat)
- Manti (Veal and Lamb Dumplings in Yogurt Sauce)
- Hunkar Begendi or Sultan's Delight (Eggplant Spread with chunks of Marinated Lamb)
- Tavuk Adana (Spicy Ground Chicken Kebabs)
- Guvec (Tomato-based Vegetable Stew -- may have Lamb or Shrimp)
- Hamsili Pilav (Anchovy Rice)
Desserts:
- Laz Boregi (Milk Boureka)
- Sutlac (Rice Custard)
Does a turkey cook faster if its covered?
no but it does give it a better flavor and make it so it is not flavorless. i know this because i am one of the moms
What month are the most turkeys sold?
In the US that would be November.
In most European countries and in countries that celebrate Christmas on the 25th December, then December would be the month were record sales of turkeys would be achieved. As not all countries celebrate a Thanksgiving day, nor indeed on the same day, then November would not universally count as the month for most turkeys sold.
Why do turkeys have light and dark meat?
Because they are mixed duhhh.... just kidding i don't know go ask a turkey, you know I speak their language say "me colam gao migas" that mean "Hi immma dork"
just kidding, okay I leaving now, okay bye :)
