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Contributed by: NAPSA Preparing A Better Bird (NAPSA) - Creating a delicious centerpiece for holiday festivities doesn't have to be a monumental task that takes away time spent with friends and family. "Great food is simple to prepare," says cookbook author and New York Times "The Minimalist" columnist Mark Bittman. He offers these quick carving tips and a simple recipe to help assure your holiday turkey is top bird: Two common mistakes people make when carving their turkey are not waiting long enough for the bird to rest after it comes out of the oven (if you slice too soon, most of the juices will run out and the meat will dry); and improperly carving by using a dull knife or the wrong technique. Here are Bittman's carving suggestions:
Ingredients:
Directions: If using fresh allspice berries, nutmeg pieces, peppercorns and thyme, blend them in a spice mill or coffee grinder then add the rest of ingredients. Otherwise mix all and rub evenly over bird and under skin of breast. Make sure the turkey is thoroughly defrosted before starting. Preheat oven to 350 F. Place bird in large roasting pan on a V-shaped or flat rack. Brush the turkey with tablespoon of butter or olive oil. Before adding rub, lift the breast skin up and rub oil or butter directly on meat, then rub entire bird with your fat of choice. Repeat process with Bittman's rub. Pour in one cup of stock or water in roasting pan. Cover the turkey loosely with aluminum foil. Roast, basting with additional butter or oil every 30 minutes and add stock or water as needed to keep bird moist. When there is one hour of cooking time to go (internal turkey temperature will be about 125 F), remove foil and turn oven heat up to 400! F for the remaining cooking time. When the bird is done-an instant-read thermometer should read at least 165 F when inserted in mid-thigh. Remove the bird to a platter and let it rest for 15 minutes before carving. For help finding the knife sharpener that's right for you, call (800) 342-3255. Serving Size: Makes 1/4 Cup for 10-12-lb. Turkey |
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