2006-11-20 06:58:43 · 13 answers · asked by Doll 101 6 in Food & Drink ➔ Cooking & Recipes
I think you should call the Butterball Turkey Help Line at 1-800-BUTTERBALL to get a definitive answer. However, I brine my turkey, which takes at least 24 hours and makes the meat very juicy and tender. If you brined, you could probably hold out until you are ready to cook it. The brine recipe I use is designed for the cooking of a turkey breast, but it could be used for a whole bird. You will just need a bigger vessel and more brine.
HONEY-BRINED TURKEY BREAST
Prep: 20 min. // Chill: 2 hrs // Brine: 10 hrs
Cook: 2.5-3 hrs // Stand: 15 min
Yield: 10 Servings
5 quarts water
1 Cup coarse kosher salt
3 /4 Cup honey
1 bunch fresh thyme
4 large cloves garlic, crushed and peeled
1 Tablespoon coarsely ground pepper
1 turkey breast, 5-6 pounds
1 lemon, halved
1 Tablespoon olive oil
1 Cup low-sodium chicken broth
1. Combine water, salt and honey in a large saucepan. Heat just to boiling, stirring to dissolve salt and honey. Remove from heat; stir in the thyme, garlic and pepper. Cool completely then refrigerate until chilled, at least 2 hours.
2. Place turkey breast in 8-10 quart stockpot. Pour chilled brine over the turkey; cover. Refrigerate at least 10 hours and up to 24 hours, turning occasionally.
3. Heat oven to 325 degrees Fahrenheit. Drain turkey well. Discard brine. Pat dry outside of turkey with paper towels. Place on rack in a foil lined roasting pan. Squeeze lemon juice inside the cavity and over the skin. Rub skin with olive oil.
4. Roast about 30 minutes per pound, basing occasionally with the broth, until the internal temperature reaches 170 degrees, 2.5-3 hours total. If the turkey is browning too much, cover loosely with foil. Transfer turkey to cutting board. Let stand about 15 minutes before carving.
2006-11-20 07:07:08 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Of course and i'll cook it for you i make the most awesome conrbread dressing/stuffing you have evrer put on you tongue// My turkey is in frig i just put there about 20 minutes ago and its thawed out.. Get one of those big roasting bag & cook it in it (you cant overcook it so eaisly in the bag)but you need to make sure that you get it done so cook it plenty so you wont get sick.And i'll fix some lima beans,mashed potatoes,sweet potatoes,both kinds of cranberry sauce/berry,lets dont forget the giblett gravy and some sweet dinner rolls and all the other fixings us men can do a good job cooking because we like to eat>
2006-11-20 07:12:58 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The fridge is fine. Do not refreeze defrosted meat.
Have a nice Holiday.
2006-11-20 07:03:41 · answer #3 · answered by Cammie 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Put it in a sink full of very cold water, but might take overnight to defrost
2016-05-22 00:22:28 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes, leave the turkey in the fridge. it should sit at room temperature no longer than 1 hour before you put it in the oven.
2006-11-20 07:09:00 · answer #5 · answered by Madonna U 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
read the directions or go to butterball's website they have answers to all kinds of questions about turkeys, recipes and even a hot line if you want to call them. you'd be amazed at the number of calls they get on thanksgiving day.
2006-11-20 07:01:35 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
That's fine. You should take plastic wrap to it or place in a roasting pan w/ cover so it won't get dry.
2006-11-20 07:02:44 · answer #7 · answered by michel0730 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
as long as it is kept under a certain temperature i should be fine till the big day.
Mmm, good luck and Happy Thanksgiving to you all
2006-11-20 07:03:46 · answer #8 · answered by Ms.BusyBody 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes as long as you keep it in the fridge it should be fine.
2006-11-20 07:01:18 · answer #9 · answered by Jamie R 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes it will be fine
2006-11-20 07:05:40 · answer #10 · answered by Brey 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋