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Turkeys
A turkey is a large bird with a fleshy wattle hanging from the underside of its beak. It is also characterized by a lump called a snood, dangling from the top of its beak.
2,162 Questions
Are male turkeys called a toms?
Ben Franklin named it after Thomas Jefferson when he did not allow it to be the national bird
What kind of place do turkeys live in?
the turkey can be seen/found everywhere but actually they can be found in your houses. thanks for searching
What is the height of a wild turkey?
an adult turkey vulture is 30 inches long with a wing span of 6 feet
Differences of duck turkey and quail?
Considering all species - nothing consistent. As European man travelled the world, discovering new birds, he named different birds quail and partridge with no knowledge of what they really were. Stone partridge from Africa are smaller than a California quail, Grey/Hungarian partridge are actually pheasants, N American quail are nothing like as related to AAsian quail as are African Francolin. As with so many birds, common names are very useful but meaningless in terms of what the bird is in evolutionary/systematic terms.
Do i take the metal thing off the legs of the turkey?
No - it is specifically there to hold the stuffing in when cooking thereby alleviating the need for string and pins. Directions say to cook at less than 500 degrees which is in line as a turkey should cook about 325 degrees.
What is the diet of a wild turkey?
The wild turkey eats wild berries, acrorns, seeds, and small insects.
What state has a city named turkey?
North Carolina & Texas have actual towns named turkey in them & 8 other states have townships precincts divisions creeks & other stuff with turkey in their names so you could choose your third turkey state from among Alabama Arkansas Indiana kansas Louisiana nebraska Pennsylvania & South Dakota
What is the process of losing feathers from the body and wings called?
either molting or (and this is a joke. not for real.) DEATH! ha i really think its molting. a bird loses its feathers to grow new ones. it usually happens during winter to a bird that doesnt migrate and needs to be camoed. Hope it helped :)!
Where do the turkey buzzards go in the winter?
When turkey buzzards migrate, they go as far as South America. The birds come back when the weather warms again.
Can commercially raised turkeys fly?
NO, commercially raised turkeys do not have the ability to fly. Some young commercially raised turkeys will try to fly but are not successful.
Are butterball turkeys female or male?
No. It would be impossible for a species to consist only of males, as it would be unable to reproduce. Such a species would die out in a single generation. As with all birds, turkeys reproduce sexually, require both males and females.
How long do you cook a boned turkey?
read the instructions on the packaging... usually about 4 hours for a large turkey.
How does one go about brining turkey?
First, remove the giblets and anything else that is not to be eaten. Next, wash the turkey and place it in an oven roasting bag. Other containers may be used, but they should be food-grade; some plastics may leach into water. Then pour the brine into the bag and tie it shut. The turkey and bag can sit in the refrigerator while marinating. Brine usually consists of water, salt, vinegar, and any various herbs one chooses to include.
Is turkey curry left in microwave over night still ok to eat?
Only if where it was left out was a cold as a refrigerator. Otherwise, it would not be safe to eat.
Turkeys like to eat foods they can find in their habitat, including fruits, nuts, snails, insects, and grass. If there are mushrooms in their area, they would likely eat them.
How long do you cook a 20 pound unstuffed turkey at 350?
Roasting times for whole turkeys
Preheat your oven to 160°C (325°F) and use these cooking times to prepare roast turkey that's moist, tender and delicious 16 to 22 lb Un Stuffed Turkey 3 ½ - 4 hrs 16 to 22 lb Stuffed Turkey 4 - 4 ½ hrs Turkey is fully cooked and safe to eat when the meat thermometer reads 77°C or 170°F for an un-stuffed turkey and 82°C or 180°F for a stuffed turkey.
When do you take the foil off of a turkey?
== == Many cooks would recommend taking the foil off about 30 to 45 minutes or so just before removing it from the oven. That way the browning can occur (and you can be sure it's not under done). After pulling the foil, check back every 10 minutes or so until the desired "brown-ness" happens. Too soon and the bird dries out. Too late and it has an "under done" look. Bon appétit!
How do you cook turkey testicles?
You crop off its balls, dice its sack in stripes like pasta and cook it and put it on chicken breasts. Add seasoning!
How long does it take to cook a 3lb turkey crown?
A turkey crown takes around 20 minutes per pound to cook. A 10 pound turkey crown will take at least 3 hours and 20 minutes.
How do you thaw a turkey in microwave?
A microwave is not the best option for thawing Turkey, however assuming your Turkey will actually fit in the oven, you should use the defrost option, set for a maximum of 15 minutes, let it stand for 15 minutes then repeat, if you try to defrost without allowing the Turkey to stand then you risk defrosting part of the Turkey and then cooking it whilst other parts of the Turkey are still frozen, this will spoil the Turkey and many even cause food poisoning.
How many pounds of shredded turkey for 200 people?
It really depends on how you plan on serving it.
Most restaurants use either a 4 or 5 ounce portion on their sandwiches and or salads. So in that case you would need 62.5 pounds for 5 ounce or 50 pounds for 4 ounce.
If you plan on serving it like carved turkey, plan on 6 - 7 ounces per person. So in that case, you'll need about 82 pounds of turkey.
This is cooked, cleaned, and deboned weight.
