Turkey
Make sure you remove these from the turkey prior to cooking:
Remove any remaining feathers and bag of gizzards.
What are the 3 ways we can purchase ham?
Boneless, Semi-bone, Bone-in
Are most turkeys that are sold for Thanksgiving male or female?
What should you do if food gets cold before serving time?
Keep it warm in the oven or a warming tray at 140°F or higher.
How long do leftovers last in the fridge?
1 week
What 4 tools are needed for carving a turkey?
Cutting board, sharp knife, meat fork, serving platter.
What is the internal temperature we cook ham to?
145 degrees F
What state raises the most turkeys?
Minnesota (32 million birds)
Give 2 ways to make planning a large meal easier on the host:
Delegating side making to guest, plan ahead (defrosting time), make sure you have thermometers, make sure you have carving tools, and make sure you have serving utensils.
What are the 2 safe ways to defrost a large cut of meat?
In the:
- Fridge, 5 hours per pound. A 14# turkey= 3 days!
- Cold water (71 degrees or colder), 2 1/2 hours per pound. Completely covered in cold water, changed every 30 minutes
Your turkey/ham is cooked at this temperature:
325 degrees F
What are two ingredients we add to a ham to make it sweet.
Pineapple chunks/rings and sweet juice (pineapple, apple, or white soda)
We know turkeys were not the original protein served at ‘the first Thanksgiving’ so why are they now the norm?
due to a combination of factors including its abundance, size, and affordability
How much turkey do you purchase for each person?
1 pound per person
Where should you keep a defrosted turkey in the fridge? And WHY?
Bottom shelf. Internal cooking temperature is 165 degrees F, don't want drippings to get onto other food and ready to eat food.
Name 4 things you do when placing turkey in the pan before you put it in the oven:
Wash poultry prior to cooking.
Reach inside the bird to remove a bag of gizzards.
Pluck any remaining feathers-will look like pimples.
Place butter tabs on turkey, stuff if desired. Or rub inside cavity and skin with salt.
Truss turkey-pin wings behind back, tie legs together.
Tent foil, shiny side down, and place over turkey-sealing edges.
How many minutes per hound do we cook a ham (at the proper temperature)?
20 minutes per pound
When was the first Thanksgiving? 16..
1621
What should a good host do to make guests feel comfortable when they arrive?
Greet them warmly, take their coats, and offer a drink or appetizer.
Why should you never stuff a turkey the night before cooking it?
Bacteria can grow in the stuffing before it’s cooked
How long would you cook a 16 lb. turkey in the correct degree oven?
320 minutes or 5 hours and 20 minutes
How much ham do you purchase for each person? Bone in.
How many servings per pound
2 servings/ pound
Why do they say tryptophan might make you tired? How is it connected to the turkey and how much turkey would you have to eat?!?
Tryptophan is an amino acid that is a precursor to serotonin and melatonin.
The idea that tryptophan in turkey causes sleepiness is a myth; the real culprits are likely the large amounts of carbohydrates and the body's overall digestive and physiological response to a huge meal.
List the steps to properly carve a large bird?
1st Cut off appendages.
2nd Cut down breast bone.
3rd Cut into bird at wing joint
4th slice bird downward to create slices
This type of bacteria is commonly associated with undercooked poultry and raw eggs.
What is Salmonella?