How to Make Make A Perfect Turkey With Stuffing

Making A Perfect Turkey - Don't Overcook It!

To make the perfect Thanksgiving Turkey it is essential that the turkey is not overcooked; overcooking the turkey will dry it out.

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Making A Perfect Turkey - Get Yourself A Good Meat Thermometer

To avoid overcooking the turkey get yourself a meat thermometer which will make it much easier for you to cook up the perfect turkey...that's how expert cooks know when to remove the turkey from the oven. I use a thermometer which sends a wireless signal to the phone and it will notify you with a alarm when the probe reaches the preset temperature that you set, it really does takes the guesswork out of cooking

To hold in the moisture it is also very important not to cut up the turkey when it first comes out of the oven. Don't be impatient, let the turkey rest for at least 15 minutes or more before you cut into it. Cutting it open early will release all the hot moist into the air, drying out the turkey.


Making A Perfect Turkey - Using A Meat Thermometer

You should check the temperature in various places on the turkey. Place the tip of the thermometer into the thick part of thigh without touching the bone. The turkey is done when the temperature reaches 180°F. Also check the temperature at the center of the stuffing, it is cooked when it's at 165°F.

Making A Perfect Turkey Recipe - The Broth

  • Use this broth for stuffing & gravy:
  • Sear turkey meat in olive oil then add in chopped celery, onion, carrot, bay leaf, 1 tsp. salt, and pinch of pepper.
  • Add 3 C. water bring to a boil then let it simmer for 2 hours before using.


    • Making A Perfect Turkey Recipe - The Stuffing

    Turkey Stuffing
  • In a big bowl chop 2 loaves of bread in cubes and let it dry out for a couple days.
  • Add to bread: 1 Tbsp. salt, 2Tbsp. sage, 2 Tbsp. poultry seasoning, and 1 tsp. fine pepper.
  • In a frying pan add: melt 1/2 cup butter, chop 1 onion, 3 celery, and 1 garlic.
  • Cook until soft then add the mixture with turkey broth to the bread.
  • Set it aside for now.


    • Making A Perfect Turkey Recipe - Preparing The Turkey

  • Remove the neck and the bag of giblets. Rinse & dry turkey and set aside.
  • In the roasting pot that the turkey is going in add: 1 onion, carrot, and celery on the bottom.
  • Add turkey then stuff it with stuffing then put soft butter all over turkey.
  • Add on top of turkey salt & pepper, and paprika.
  • Lay a wet 4 layer cheese cloth on top of turkey breast, and add a bit of turkey broth on top & bottom.
  • Cook it in the oven


    • Making A Perfect Turkey Recipe - Cooking Time And Temperature

    At a oven temperature of 350°F for a unfrozen Turkey its about 13 minutes per pound for an un-stuffed turkey (that's about 3 hours for a 12 to 14 lb. turkey), or 15 minutes per pound for a stuffed turkey.