2006-11-19 09:48:13 · 10 answers · asked by just a girl 2 in Food & Drink ➔ Cooking & Recipes
should it be cooked covered?
2006-11-19 09:54:45 · update #1
that creature is too big for the oven. You better stick a heater up his a****
2006-11-19 09:50:12 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 4⤋
A large roasting pan works best, but if you need to use a disposable aluminum one, put it on a cookie sheet or something sturdy because they are REALLY flimsy and could spill juices all over you and your kitchen, etc. A turkey roasting bag works WONDERS... stick the turkey in the bag, stuff some celery and carrots around the bird, put the bird into the roaster. Easy clean-up, juicy bird. I can't WAIT for Thanksgiving!
PS. Aluminum foil works afterward to keep the turkey warm while everything else is finishing up. Also, make sure to let the turkey rest out of the oven 20-30 minutes to redistribute the juices into the meat. Happy Thanksgiving!
2006-11-19 18:03:24 · answer #2 · answered by lmakings 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Paul K said it best. if you are a first time turkey home chef...i have used both, the 4 inch high oval foil pan AND the roasting bag. don't forget to use a sharp knife to put about 4 punctures in the top area for venting. you will have wonderful turn out every time. no basting necessary.
when done...slit the top of the cooking back about 6-8 inches in the center. use a soup ladel to remove all the liquid before carving. this will save on a big mess, and getting burnt. PLUS...i use a large cookie sheet with the one inch edge on it all the way around. i place this under the foil pan. to make it EASY to remove the turkey from the oven.
get a turkey with a pop up button. you will not fail!
2006-11-19 18:20:49 · answer #3 · answered by JanRose 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you don't have a large roasting pan, you can buy a disposable one cheap at your supermarket. Put the bird in that. Cook the bird uncovered, unless the skin begins to darken too much towards the end of your cook time. If that happens then a loose covering of aluminum foil should protect the skin.
2006-11-19 22:42:48 · answer #4 · answered by Carole 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A wire rack is best. If you let it lay flat on a flat surface it may stick and the bottom half is going to be basically boiled, causing the thing to fall apart when you try and take it out. That's why the one use pans have the raised centers. If the wire rack holds it completely out of the juices though you WILL have to baste more often or use an injectable marinade to keep the bird from drying out.
2006-11-19 17:56:50 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If yo do not have a roaster, you can buy a one time use heavy foil roaster. The sides should be at least 4 inches high. You can also use a roasting bag. Be aware that a lot of juice will come out of the bird.
2006-11-19 17:53:44 · answer #6 · answered by Paul K 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Food network showed a new way to bake it. You use a sheet pan, line it with carrots and celery, and use them as a rack to set the turkey on. Sounds interesting! I might try it. Otherwise just a roasting pan with a rack, uncovered!!
2006-11-19 18:05:49 · answer #7 · answered by Carole F 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
an aluminum roasting pan. Make a foil "tent" to cover it, and remove the tent about 30 minutes before it's done. This keeps it from becoming overly brown.
2006-11-19 17:56:34 · answer #8 · answered by Violet Pearl 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A wire rack in a baking tray / roasting pan
Line the pan with foil to make cleaning up easier.
2006-11-19 17:50:34 · answer #9 · answered by dantheman_028 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I just use those disposeable turkey pans for like 2 bucks they work well and I don't have to wash them
2006-11-19 17:52:00 · answer #10 · answered by cadegoat 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋