Check your turkey!!

[RumpleMom]

There is usually a metal wire holding the legs together. I release the legs to rinse out the turkey. The wire stays in place during cooking.

Now the thing holding the legs is made out of plastic. Do I leave it on during cooking or try to cut it out?

 

[seasheller]

DH was watching TV today and they said you could put a frozen turkey in the oven at 350 degrees for 2 1/2 hours, then take it out to remove giblets, etc., then put it back in the oven again at 350 degrees for another 2 1/2 hours. Trouble is, he didn't say what size turkey this was. Of course, you couldn't put the stuffing in, but I usually bake mine separate anyway.

Just don't deep fry a turkey with even an ounce of ice in it because it can flash and burn your house down. Happened to a friend.

 

[Princesca]

My turkey is now thawed, I think, and I've never made one before except a breast in the crockpot. So here's hoping. Y'all keep your fingers crossed that I don't give everyone salmonella or something.

 

[ilovejack02]

DH was watching TV today and they said you could put a frozen turkey in the oven at 350 degrees for 2 1/2 hours, then take it out to remove giblets, etc., then put it back in the oven again at 350 degrees for another 2 1/2 hours. Trouble is, he didn't say what size turkey this was. Of course, you couldn't put the stuffing in, but I usually bake mine separate anyway.

Just don't deep fry a turkey with even an ounce of ice in it because it can flash and burn your house down. Happened to a friend.

NEVER FRY in the house, near the house , around the house , must be AWAY from the house . We fry middle of the back yard.

 

[AlwaysMoving]

There is usually a metal wire holding the legs together. I release the legs to rinse out the turkey. The wire stays in place during cooking.

Now the thing holding the legs is made out of plastic. Do I leave it on during cooking or try to cut it out?

If it is made of plastic it will probably melt, so I would cut it off. All of the turkeys I have bought have had the end of the legs tucked in that fold of skin at the opening.

 

[Marionnette]

I was pleasantly surprised that my 24 lb. Birdzilla was completely thawed when I opened the wrapping this morning. It has been in the refrigerator since last Friday and I fully expected to find some chunks of ice inside but it was totally thawed.

Big Bird is now stuffed and in the oven with an estimated finish time of 2 o'clock. Dinner is set for 3 o'clock, so he'd better continue to cooperate!

Happy Thanksgiving, everyone!

 

[Green Tea]

The plastic contraption holding her legs closed can stay on during cooking. Think of the oven bags that are plastic.

 

[karice2]

NEVER FRY in the house, near the house , around the house , must be AWAY from the house . We fry middle of the back yard.

Unless you have an indoor turkey fryer from butterball. I have one and used it the past two years with no issues.

 

[fromscratchmom]

recipe I used for the Grand Marnier injection is a follows:
1/2 stick butter
1/4 c worchestchire sauce
1/2 c hot sauce
1/2 c Gran Marnier or orange flavored liqour
1 tsp pepper
1TBSP salt
1 tsp paprika
1 tsp oregeno

We also sprinkle Emerils' Essence on top of the turkey both before and after we fry it.

Heat all the ingredients on low heat and drain through a mesh strainer. Cool down for about 10 minutes and inject into turkey. Let rest over night. We put the turkeys in trash bags and then in a metal pan so it doesn't leak all over the fridge.

The turkey has a spiral pattern from the marinade when cut. I will share pics tomorrow.

Oh coolio! Thanks.

can't wait to see the pics!

 

[tinkmom2]

I put pics of both fried turkeys on my food blog. http://tinkmomfoodie-foodobsession.blogspot.com/2011/11/thanksgiving-2011.html