Turkey is an inevitable part of the dining table during Thanksgiving. While others believe that it's the stuffing that works well for its zesty flavor, others may say it's the sauce. Whatever preparation you choose, the whole thing must still ends up in one goal: your Turkey must be flavorful and juicy.
It's true preparing Turkey isn't easy. First, it's because of its big size. And working on big Turkey means you need an extended cooking time, not to mention that you still need to cook other dishes in your oven on Thanksgiving Day.
But before giving up on your Turkey recipe, consider trying a few ways that can help you get that juicy and flavorful dish. To help you achieve this goal, try considering these tricks that guarantees of a delicious and beautiful Turkey every time.
Choose a stainless-steel heavy duty pan for roasting your Turkey. Non-stick pan seems easy to clean but the dark color can cause the Turkey to brown faster.
If you're preparing for a larger group, choose to roast two small Turkeys rather than one. Smaller Turkeys are easier to roast as well as simple to marinate or brine.
If you can get a Turkey straight from the farm then it is better as you can prepare a dish that is tastier. Freezing changes the texture and flavor of your Turkey and thus affects the end product or your recipe.
Don't skip brining. Brining your Turkey keeps it moist and flavorful. The salt draws out the natural juices and let the flavorings be absorbed.
If you won't brine your Turkey, consider a marinade. Marinating your Turkey could add loads of flavor to the meat. Marinating breaks down protein to make your Turkey tender.
Turkey with legs up on the side could be attractive to look at. But it is also one reason for having an overcooked breast. Try trussing the turkey loosely which will make a longer roasting but assure you of an even cooking without drying the breast meat.
