Thanksgiving Turkey

Reagan, last year was my first year too. I am a recipe research freak. I read and read and read until I find one I like. Even then, I end up taking parts of one recipe and combining it with another. I feel that I have found (in my head, of course) the best way to do it.




I roast, no bag and not stuffed. I do not stuff because: 1) it takes longer to get the stuffing cooked which in turn drys out the turkey. 2) I worry about not cooking it long enough and having raw turkey touch the stuffing.



I do fill the cavity with garlic, lemon, celery and carrots. I also rub an herb butter under Tommy's skin and all around him. I will give you the recipe if you want it.



I have heard that brining produces the juiciest turkey. Oh, and if you don't have one, get a digital thermometer that you leave on the counter so you can see the temp with out opening the door.

 
[from Molly]

Thanksgiving Turkey

I ended up brining it for 1 hour per pound, then air dried it overnight, and then roasted it on a V rack at 400 for 30 minutes and then 325 until it was at 165. Then I let it rest for at least 30...probably closer to an hour. I didn't manage to get a pic of the roasted bird, but I did take a picture of the carcass. :) Is that weird? I think I take a picture of everything.

[from Raegan]

Turkey Fritata

INGREDIENTS


Orange/Yellow bell pepper (diced)

Tomato (diced)

Onion (diced)

Ground Turkey or leftover Thanksgiving turkey (cooked)

10-12 Eggs

1/4 c. cream (I've used milk too)

Shredded cheddar cheese

*You can add any veggie really, spinach works well too... or potatoes would go



DIRECTIONS

1. Saute bell pepper and onion in an oven safe skillet

2. Add Tomato and turkey (couple minutes)

3. Whip eggs and cream (I add salt and pepper here)

4. Pour into skillet and stir gently until it sets around the edges (eggs should look both runny and lumpy)

5. Broil in oven until puffy (on the bottom shelf)

6. Top with shredded cheddar cheese and broil until melted

[from Improvingmama]

Leftover Ground Turkey Meat

Make soft tacos?

Put it over rice with veggies (like stir fry)?

Make quiche?

Put it over pasta like a stroganoff?

I don't know what other spices it includes... but I'm thinking I want ground turkey now.

[from Charisa]

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As for the ground turkey... flatbread tacos, spaghetti, lasagna, sloppy joes, mexican rice/spanish rice, taco salad....

[from doodiebug30]

Turkey Leftovers

I read a recipe for thanksgiving leftovers that sound so yummy. It was kind of like shepard's pie. Layer of turkey with gravy, layer of leftover veggies, layer of potatoes. It sounded good to me. :)

[from Kristi]