| There are a lot of ways to cook turkey. One | | | | and placing the turkey in that area. |
| of the cooking processes is known as | | | | |
| grilling. Grilling is becoming the most | | | | Aside from grilling, you can also roast |
| popular methods of cooking turkey and one of | | | | turkey by using the oven. |
| the healthiest as well. The grilling process | | | | |
| allows fat to drip away from the turkey as it | | | | Turkey can be successfully cooked in whole or |
| cooks, keeping the meat nutritious and full | | | | in parts using the microwave oven. But |
| of flavor. | | | | sometimes it is not advisable to cook it |
| | | | whole because it makes the turkey cook |
| Aside from that, turkey has numerous ways and | | | | unevenly. The turkey may not be cooked to the |
| methods to be cooked, utilizing different | | | | proper internal temperature. Full size |
| cooking equipment such as the oven and the | | | | microwave ovens with 650 to 700 watts can |
| ever popular microwave. Here we offer you | | | | only accommodate a small turkey ranging 8 to |
| different methods that can be used for | | | | 10 pounds. |
| cooking turkey. | | | | |
| | | | Given that metal thermometers cannot be used |
| Here are some varieties of grills available | | | | here, merely check when the cooking is |
| in the market, as well as the basic | | | | completed. Insert an instant read thermometer |
| instructions to properly use them.. | | | | on different parts of the turkey. |
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| Covered Charcoal Grill | | | | Electric Roaster Oven |
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| First, you must have well prepared and clean | | | | This appliance serves as an extra oven for |
| equipment for this and good quality charcoal. | | | | cooking a large roast. |
| Put up a pyramid of charcoal on one side. Set | | | | |
| fire to the charcoal until it gets red hot. | | | | Heat the oven first to about 325 degrees |
| Place a thermometer on the food rack to check | | | | Fahrenheit. Then place the turkey on a oven |
| the temperature of the grill. This will give | | | | rack or any other meat rack for the turkey to |
| the cook an exact reading of the meat's | | | | be kept out the juices that collect in the |
| temperature when cooking. | | | | bottom of the oven. Leave the cover |
| | | | throughout cooking, removing it as little as |
| In the center of the grill where the turkey | | | | possible to avoid the slowing of the cooking |
| will be placed, carefully arrange the | | | | process. Check the internal temperature of |
| charcoal around the edge evenly. Place the | | | | the inner thigh until it reaches to 180 |
| grill rack and set the prepared turkey on it. | | | | degrees Fahrenheit. |
| The turkey's breast should be side-up. Simply | | | | |
| maintain its temperature. Then cover the | | | | Oven cooking bag method |
| grill. If you want, you can add seasonings | | | | |
| for the turkey to have flavor as it is | | | | This is one of the safest methods in roasting |
| cooking. Do not ever use softwood like cedar | | | | turkey. It is a delicious alternative to the |
| and pine because it gives the food a | | | | traditional way of cooking turkey. |
| different taste and makes the turkey's skin | | | | |
| turn black. | | | | Pre-heat the oven using an oven-cooking bag |
| | | | to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. A tablespoon of |
| When the inner thigh temperature reads 180 | | | | dry flour should be shaken around to coat the |
| degree Fahrenheit, the turkey is ready. That | | | | empty bag to avoid bursting. The pan must be |
| is why it is very important to use a food | | | | large enough for the turkey to sit easily in |
| thermometer. | | | | the center. Allocate space for the bag to |
| | | | enlarge during cooking so that it will not |
| Covered gas Grill | | | | touch any part of the oven or it will melt. |
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| The gas grill can be provided by using either | | | | A meat thermometer is inserted right through |
| propane tanks or natural gas. If your gas | | | | the thickest part of the plastic to know if |
| grill has only one burner, a water pan should | | | | the temperature of the turkey's thigh reaches |
| be placed under the grate to create indirect | | | | 180 degrees Fahrenheit. |
| heat. If you have two or three burners, make | | | | |
| sure the turkey is placed away from the | | | | Any of these methods of cooking your turkey |
| flame. This is done by turning off one burner | | | | will result in a delicious meal. |