2007-11-22 02:27:44 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Food & Drink ➔ Cooking & Recipes
You can cover it with foil but coat the foil with butter or Pam spray so it doesn't stick. Then, take it off the last 15 minutes to crisp up the breast skin. I cover the ends of the drumsticks with foil to keep them from drying out.
2007-11-22 02:37:07 · answer #1 · answered by Lori 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes. If you do not cover the bird with foil, it will brown too quickly and may not cook correctly. You don't want the outside of your bird burnt and the dark meat raw. This has happened to me. Trust me on this.
When your are sure your turkey is almost done, like the last hour or so of cooking, remove the foil for browning.
2007-11-22 10:39:00 · answer #2 · answered by mommy 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yeah, but it is not necessary. When covered with aluminum foil, the juices of the turkey are essentially cooking itself. The skin is moist and not crispy. Even though it might not look as brown, but the meat is moist.
Also, if cooked in a bag such as Reynold's bags, then the cooking time is cut down by a quarter of the time. The meat is also moist and juicy.
2007-11-22 10:50:00 · answer #3 · answered by A 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You don't have to cover the turkey with anything! If the breast part looks like it is browning too much, you could put some foil over that to keep it as moist as possible. Most turkeys are pre injected with moistening agents. Internal temp shoulld be 185 degrees when turkey is completely done! Good luck!
2007-11-22 10:37:39 · answer #4 · answered by Joyce K 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Just the wings, as they will dry out long before the rest of the bird is done. Some people cover the entire bird with foil and remover it the last hour or so for browning. That's a matter of choice.
2007-11-22 10:37:04 · answer #5 · answered by curtisports2 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Depends...my parents have always roasted a turkey in a brown bag...I smoke my turkeys. If the legs are not done, but the breast is then I will cover the breast with foil to keep it from drying out.
I've seen some recipes/cooks that recommend both. It is going to be a personal choice but I think that you should go uncovered unless you detect that the breast is drying out.
2007-11-22 10:43:38 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes - so that the top layer doesnt go crustry and it gets thoroughly cooked inside! but if u want a crispy touch 2 it near the end of it being cooked take the foil off the top and cook in the oven.
2007-11-22 10:36:16 · answer #7 · answered by Tigger 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
this site will help. but yes cover for a while, then uncover to brown the bird
http://www.fsis.usda.gov/Fact_Sheets/Lets_Talk_Turkey/index.asp
2007-11-22 10:35:55 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
YES I THINK SO!
2007-11-22 11:01:00 · answer #9 · answered by sarebear 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋