Hey guys...I need a little help. This is my first Thanksgiving being married and my first time cooking the dinner. I need a basic, beginners recipe for roasted turkey. I want it a little brown and crispy on the outside. (Kinda like the routisserie chicken you can buy already cooked). I'm usually a great cook, but this TurkeyDay has me a little nervous!
Please Help!!
Thanks!
2007-11-08 10:30:31 · 4 answers · asked by ~*♥ De La Rosa ♥*~ 3 in Society & Culture ➔ Holidays ➔ Thanksgiving
Just read the instructions on the package and your turkey will be fine. Buy one with a pop up timer so you don't have to guess when it'll be done. You don't have to worry about it browning because it'll do that on its own. Just tent it with foil if it starts to get too dark. Just think of a turkey as a large chicken and everything will be fine. There are websites that can also help ease you, but I've never had a bad turkey in all the years I've been cooking. I've added a link for you in case you want to check it out.
2007-11-08 11:22:59 · answer #1 · answered by 2Beagles 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-10-23 21:28:23 · answer #2 · answered by kristey 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The roasting bags are a great way they keep it juicy and also brown the outside good. I think you will like it the clean up is easy to.
2007-11-10 09:12:28 · answer #3 · answered by Janna 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Check foodnetwork.com. There are some pretty easy, sort of fancy recipes there.
2007-11-08 15:20:09 · answer #4 · answered by mcq316 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋