Turkey Time

Aramike · 12-24-08, 05:32 AM

Okay, so this year we're hosting a family Christmas gathering at our house. Considering I feel I got jipped on not having an actual Thanksgiving turkey this year (we had to eat a her grandmother's retirement home, wasn't bad really, but still - just sayin'), I've insisted on roasting a bird for the dinner.

I do about 95% of the cooking here, as the wife is not so good in the kitchen. Conversely, I'm pretty damned good in the kitchen. Yet, in all my years, I've never roasted a turkey.

Any suggestions?

XabbaRus · 12-24-08, 05:40 AM

Don't undercook it and make your own sage and onion stuffing.

Should be able to find a good recipe on the net.

I myaself am cooking lamb and pork. Had enough turkey so far.

UnderseaLcpl · 12-24-08, 05:54 AM

Yeah, feed 'em MRE's for one Christmas and they won't care if you cook a sparrow for the next one

The only advice I have that might be useful is that turkey can be fried as well, and I'm told that it's quite good. Good luck with your endeavor, though

Frame57 · 12-24-08, 07:31 AM

Get youself one of those turkey deep fryer get ups and make sure you overfill it with oil and use a frozen turkey. Make sure the flames are turned up to maximum and do this in a cluttered garage.....Naw, only if you are redneck, otherwise 350 in the oven, 45 minutes per pound. Keep it covered in a roasting pan and the last 45 minutes uncover it to brown it. use a nice seasoning rub before you send it on its final destination.

Jimbuna · 12-24-08, 10:14 AM

Just ensure you take it's feathers off first

I always fancied a three legged one but they were always to fast for me to catch

Digital_Trucker · 12-24-08, 10:18 AM

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Originally Posted by jimbuna

Just ensure you take it's feathers off first

I always fancied a three legged one but they were always to fast for me to catch

And remove the giblets and gizzards and innards from the cavity before you cook it.

Tchocky · 12-24-08, 12:16 PM

Myself and Herself baked turkey legs on Monday night, before heading off to our respective families. 90 minutes in the oven with a red wine & onion sauce, serve with sage & onion stuffing, roast potatoes, and ham. Homemade mince pies to follow

I have yet to cook a full bird, mind. A tad daunting. My rule is that I'll cook anything smaller than my own head.

Frame57 · 12-24-08, 01:11 PM

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Originally Posted by jimbuna

Just ensure you take it's feathers off first

I always fancied a three legged one but they were always to fast for me to catch

They have a special on the three legged ones at the Chernobyl meat markets.

August · 12-24-08, 01:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Frame57

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Originally Posted by jimbuna

Just ensure you take it's feathers off first

I always fancied a three legged one but they were always to fast for me to catch

They have a special on the three legged ones at the Chernobyl meat markets.

Yeah it comes pre-cooked and perpetually hot! :rotfl:

Digital_Trucker · 12-24-08, 01:16 PM

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Originally Posted by August

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Originally Posted by Frame57

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Originally Posted by jimbuna

Just ensure you take it's feathers off first

I always fancied a three legged one but they were always to fast for me to catch

They have a special on the three legged ones at the Chernobyl meat markets.

Yeah it comes pre-cooked and perpetually hot! :rotfl:

And you don't even need lights to see to carve it

Frame57 · 12-24-08, 01:23 PM

You guys might be on to something

Glow in the dark Turkeys...

Jimbuna · 12-24-08, 02:31 PM

LOL

NEON DEON · 12-24-08, 03:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Aramike

Okay, so this year we're hosting a family Christmas gathering at our house. Considering I feel I got jipped on not having an actual Thanksgiving turkey this year (we had to eat a her grandmother's retirement home, wasn't bad really, but still - just sayin'), I've insisted on roasting a bird for the dinner.

I do about 95% of the cooking here, as the wife is not so good in the kitchen. Conversely, I'm pretty damned good in the kitchen. Yet, in all my years, I've never roasted a turkey.

Any suggestions?

Only one.

Keep Subchaser away from the kitchen.

Aramike · 12-25-08, 03:56 AM

LOL ... nice...

12-24-08, 05:32 AM	#1
Aramike Ocean Warrior Best of SUBSIM Chairman Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Milwaukee, WI Posts: 3,207 Downloads: 59 Uploads: 0	Turkey Time Okay, so this year we're hosting a family Christmas gathering at our house. Considering I feel I got jipped on not having an actual Thanksgiving turkey this year (we had to eat a her grandmother's retirement home, wasn't bad really, but still - just sayin'), I've insisted on roasting a bird for the dinner. I do about 95% of the cooking here, as the wife is not so good in the kitchen. Conversely, I'm pretty damned good in the kitchen. Yet, in all my years, I've never roasted a turkey. Any suggestions?

12-24-08, 05:40 AM	#2
XabbaRus Navy Seal Join Date: Sep 2001 Posts: 5,330 Downloads: 5 Uploads: 0	Don't undercook it and make your own sage and onion stuffing. Should be able to find a good recipe on the net. I myaself am cooking lamb and pork. Had enough turkey so far. __________________

12-24-08, 05:54 AM	#3
UnderseaLcpl Silent Hunter Join Date: May 2008 Location: Storming the beaches! Posts: 4,254 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Yeah, feed 'em MRE's for one Christmas and they won't care if you cook a sparrow for the next one The only advice I have that might be useful is that turkey can be fried as well, and I'm told that it's quite good. Good luck with your endeavor, though __________________ I stole this sig from Task Force

12-24-08, 10:14 AM	#5
Jimbuna Chief of the Boat Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: 250 metres below the surface Posts: 190,461 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 13	Just ensure you take it's feathers off first I always fancied a three legged one but they were always to fast for me to catch __________________ Wise men speak because they have something to say; Fools because they have to say something. Oh my God, not again!!

12-24-08, 12:16 PM	#7
Tchocky Navy Seal Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 5,874 Downloads: 6 Uploads: 0	Myself and Herself baked turkey legs on Monday night, before heading off to our respective families. 90 minutes in the oven with a red wine & onion sauce, serve with sage & onion stuffing, roast potatoes, and ham. Homemade mince pies to follow I have yet to cook a full bird, mind. A tad daunting. My rule is that I'll cook anything smaller than my own head. __________________ [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC]

12-24-08, 07:31 AM	#4
Frame57 Sea Lord Join Date: May 2008 Location: 1300 feet on the crapper Posts: 1,860 Downloads: 2 Uploads: 0	Get youself one of those turkey deep fryer get ups and make sure you overfill it with oil and use a frozen turkey. Make sure the flames are turned up to maximum and do this in a cluttered garage.....Naw, only if you are redneck, otherwise 350 in the oven, 45 minutes per pound. Keep it covered in a roasting pan and the last 45 minutes uncover it to brown it. use a nice seasoning rub before you send it on its final destination.

12-24-08, 01:23 PM	#11
Frame57 Sea Lord Join Date: May 2008 Location: 1300 feet on the crapper Posts: 1,860 Downloads: 2 Uploads: 0	You guys might be on to something Glow in the dark Turkeys...

12-24-08, 02:31 PM	#12
Jimbuna Chief of the Boat Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: 250 metres below the surface Posts: 190,461 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 13	LOL __________________ Wise men speak because they have something to say; Fools because they have to say something. Oh my God, not again!!

12-25-08, 03:56 AM	#14
Aramike Ocean Warrior Best of SUBSIM Chairman Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Milwaukee, WI Posts: 3,207 Downloads: 59 Uploads: 0	LOL ... nice...