How can I make my turkey come out moister?
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"Heritage Turkey"
Note: not raised for large breast size, ultra lean, this bird can fly.
Question by makingthisup: How can I make my turkey come out moister?
I use the cooking bag, but my husband just informed me, that the last couple of years they’ve been a little dry. Help.
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16 Responses to How can I make my turkey come out moister?
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tell him to make the turkey his damn self
Samantha
August 8, 2013 at 9:36 pm
cooking bag coat the turkey with butter and dont forget to baste it that gives you the chance to steal some skin
Fergie
August 8, 2013 at 9:44 pm
baste, baste, baste!
Kait M
August 8, 2013 at 9:58 pm
he is a little slow on the comments eh ?? Try cooking the breast side down 4 the 1st hour then turn over 2 finish the rest of the time
saved one
August 8, 2013 at 10:26 pm
Don’t use the bag, use a baster and baste it with the turkey juices every half hour or so. (That’s how I do it and it makes it so moist, it almost melts in your mouth).
sweetgurl13069
August 8, 2013 at 10:49 pm
All turkeys will get a little dry, it’s the nature of the meat. It’s only the first couple of slices that are carved that are moist. Once the bird is opened, it will loose moisture rapidly. You can try to retain the moisture by foiling during dinner, though I have found that to be futile hope. Turkey is naturally dry.
anjelkake
August 8, 2013 at 11:18 pm
cook upside down for half the time then flip right side up good luck i always do this and get complimented every year
krystal v
August 8, 2013 at 11:48 pm
Baste, baste, baste!
Corrin
August 9, 2013 at 12:14 am
It sounds like you may be over cooking, use a shallow pan, and the last hour cover the breast with bacon slices.
Trisha
August 9, 2013 at 12:27 am
A good cooking trick:
When baking, things dry out. so, on the shelf underneath the turkey, put in a pan of water. what it does it it evaporates when it gets hot, moistening the turkey. Happy Thanksgiving
Joey
August 9, 2013 at 12:56 am
Use an accurate meat thermometer. And ask your husband if he would like to cook next year.
You can also cover the bird with cheesecloth soaked in butter and baste regularly.
Norton N
August 9, 2013 at 1:39 am
pat the turkey with cold butter/margarine, stuff one peeled large onion inside the turkey, wrap with foil.
Time according to weight, but lower the temperature 25 degrees for a slow cook, don’t drain the juices until it is done.
Soft, moist, turkey…….
Anna M
August 9, 2013 at 2:25 am
Bake at a lower temp for a longer period of time,basting often, every 30 min. or so and keep covered until about the last 30-45
min. . Then uncover raise & temp. to brown
murkovsky2006
August 9, 2013 at 3:20 am
if you go to allrecipes.com you will find numerous ways to make a moist turkey.
Frances T
August 9, 2013 at 3:43 am
Soak the turkey in a brine (salt solution) before hand.
Haven’t you ever watched Good Eats?!?!
missymoomer1
August 9, 2013 at 4:18 am
Put pats of butter under the skin.
Holly Homemaker
August 9, 2013 at 4:34 am