turkey and gravy, oh my!
There are so many Thanksgiving recipes to get posted before the big day! I figured, I better get the star of the show up soon, as in today!
The turkey here is trussed, which means the wings and legs are bound closed. When you truss a bird, the wings and legs stay close to the body; the ends of the drumsticks cover the top of the breast and keep it from drying out. Trussing helps cook evenly, reduces shrinkage by about 15%, and also makes for a more beautiful roasted bird.
The pictures here are lifted from the internet and will be replaced with my pictures when I actually make my turkey next week. Until then…
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November 20, 2009 No Comments