Re: [CnD] cooking turkey?

2015-11-24 Thread Abby Vincent via Cookinginthedark
If you put the stuffing in the bird, to be safe, you need to cook the bird longer and to a higher temperature than if the stuffing is out of the bird. Both the turkey and the stuffing taste better with the in the bird method. The turkey does get dry. It helps if you brine the bird and use a

Re: [CnD] Good Morning

2015-11-24 Thread Curtis Delzer via Cookinginthedark
Well Victoria, I am hungry, and getting hungrier by the moment as I read these messages. At 03:29 AM 11/23/2015, you wrote: Good morning all. How is everyone doing this morning? Victoria E Gilkerson ___ Cookinginthedark mailing list

Re: [CnD] cooking turkey?

2015-11-24 Thread Curtis Delzer via Cookinginthedark
I smoked a couple turkey halves in North Dakota where the outside temperatures were between 5 below and 5 above, and the trick was to get the inner smoker temperature above 80 degrees long enough to permeate the bird. Took about 12 hours or so, worked great! At 03:44 PM 11/24/2015, you

Re: [CnD] cooking turkey?

2015-11-24 Thread Jan Brown via Cookinginthedark
Charles, I have never smoked a turkey but since I have a smoker, I would use a turkey breast rubbed with my favorite rub, smoke it for two hours and turn my heat to 325 and cook for a couple of hours or until internal temp is about 170 or so maybe 180. I usually smoke chicken pieces or entire

Re: [CnD] cooking turkey?

2015-11-24 Thread Regina Marie via Cookinginthedark
Thanks for that tip, Steve. I amay need to use it this year. I have a question of my own: I need to keep my turkey warm for a few hours before dinner. What emperature shoul I make sure it stays at? I have a roaster with a warming feature. *smile* Regina Marie Phone: 916-877-4320 Email:

Re: [CnD] thanks giving dinner

2015-11-24 Thread Regina Marie via Cookinginthedark
In my case, it's a matter of preference. I like to use the veggies from inside my turkey and do my dressing separately. I know a lot of people love to stuff the turkey. Often there is no right or wrong way. Temperature is the key. Cook to 180 fahrenheit and keep warm till serving. If storing,

Re: [CnD] thanks giving dinner

2015-11-24 Thread Regina Marie via Cookinginthedark
Yes, technically, stuffing goes into the turkey. That is why I said I like to cook a separate pan of "dressing." Dressing gets cooked separately. *smile* Regina Marie Phone: 916-877-4320 Email: reginamariemu...@gmail.com Follow me: http://www.twitter.com/mamaraquel Find Me:

Re: [CnD] cooking turkey?

2015-11-24 Thread John Diakogeorgiou via Cookinginthedark
For it to be safe it needs to be kept at least 135F. On 11/24/15, Regina Marie via Cookinginthedark wrote: > Again, it's personal preference. I use the veggies cooked in the bird and it > is wonderful. > > *smile* > Regina Marie > Phone: 916-877-4320 > Email:

Re: [CnD] Jello Salad

2015-11-24 Thread Suzy B. via Cookinginthedark
Here is one my sister often makes. Strawberry Pretzel Salad I list end 3/4 cup butter, softened 3 tablespoons brown sugar 2 1/2 cups crushed pretzels 1 (6-ounce) package strawberry flavored gelatin 2 cups boiling water 3 cups chilled strawberries 1 (8-ounce) package cream cheese 1 cup sugar 1

Re: [CnD] cooking turkey?

2015-11-24 Thread Regina Marie via Cookinginthedark
Again, it's personal preference. I use the veggies cooked in the bird and it is wonderful. *smile* Regina Marie Phone: 916-877-4320 Email: reginamariemu...@gmail.com Follow me: http://www.twitter.com/mamaraquel Find Me: http://www.facebook.com/reginamarie Listen Live: http://www.jandjfm.com

Re: [CnD] thanks giving dinner

2015-11-24 Thread Mike and Jenna via Cookinginthedark
Hi, I like to do my stuffing in the turkey as well. I find it turns out better that way. Mike -Original Message- From: Gregory Yorke via Cookinginthedark [mailto:cookinginthedark@acbradio.org] Sent: Tuesday, November 24, 2015 12:29 PM To: Cookinginthedark@acbradio.org Subject: [CnD]

Re: [CnD] cooking turkey?

2015-11-24 Thread Steve Stewart via Cookinginthedark
if your turkey is still frozen, you can put the turkey in your sink with cool water, and every 30 minutes, you need to let the water out of your sink, and then fill it up again and keep on doing it every 30 minutes untill the turkey is thaw out. -Original Message- From: Susie

Re: [CnD] cooking turkey?

2015-11-24 Thread Charles Rivard via Cookinginthedark
It won't taste as good if cooked separately. --- Be positive! When it comes to being defeated, if you think you're finished, you! really! are! finished! - Original Message - From: "Susan Lumpkin via Cookinginthedark" To:

Re: [CnD] cooking turkey?

2015-11-24 Thread John Diakogeorgiou via Cookinginthedark
One suggestion I've seen on the cooking network is to cook at 425 for about 45 minutes then reduce to 350. Cook to 165 uncovered. Remove from oven, cover with aluminum foil. It will finish cooking by itself. 180f will overcook and dry out your turkey. My favorite way though is to brine the turkey

Re: [CnD] cooking turkey?

2015-11-24 Thread Sugar via Cookinginthedark
Yum sounds good ‘Faith is seeing light with your heart when all your eyes see is darkness.’ ~Blessed, Sugar -Original Message- From: Nicole Massey via Cookinginthedark [mailto:cookinginthedark@acbradio.org] Sent: Tuesday, November 24, 2015 8:02 AM To: cookinginthedark@acbradio.org;

[CnD] Jello Salad

2015-11-24 Thread Susan Lumpkin via Cookinginthedark
What kind of strawberry jello salads do you all usually make? I'm looking for something a bit different this year, if such exists. Thanks in advance. Susan ___ Cookinginthedark mailing list Cookinginthedark@acbradio.org

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2015-11-24 Thread Alex Hall via Cookinginthedark
Hello all, I'm not sure when this started, but the text "via CookingInTheDark" appears after every sender to this list. I just wondered if this were something that could be disabled? The tag in the subject tells us the message is to this list, and the extra space in the sender field just takes

Re: [CnD] cooking turkey?

2015-11-24 Thread Regina Marie via Cookinginthedark
Oh. I thought you meant in the oven. You can get it all ready and put in the refrigerator overnight to take out and cook the next day. Sorry about that. -Original Message- From: Susie Stageberg via Cookinginthedark [mailto:cookinginthedark@acbradio.org] Sent: Tuesday, November 24, 2015

Re: [CnD] cooking turkey?

2015-11-24 Thread Nicole Massey via Cookinginthedark
If bacteria can grow in your fridge then it's not set low enough, as refrigerators should always be set low enough that it's below the growth threshold for those little critters. The bacteria danger zone is 40-140°f. (4-60°c) > -Original Message- > From: Regina Marie via

Re: [CnD] cooking turkey?

2015-11-24 Thread Regina Marie via Cookinginthedark
No. Not recommend it because of bacteria growing. -Original Message- From: trinh martin via Cookinginthedark [mailto:cookinginthedark@acbradio.org] Sent: Tuesday, November 24, 2015 8:41 AM To: cookinginthedark@acbradio.org; Sugar Subject: Re: [CnD] cooking turkey? oh has anyone seasoned

Re: [CnD] cooking turkey?

2015-11-24 Thread trinh martin via Cookinginthedark
i usually use the oven bag and make a mixture of butter, and different seasoings for our turkey. i was just wondering about stuffing it. i used to put cellery and onion. thanks for all the help On 11/24/2015 10:57 AM, Susie Stageberg via Cookinginthedark wrote: I like using an oven bag,

Re: [CnD] cooking turkey?

2015-11-24 Thread Regina Marie via Cookinginthedark
Everyone has their own technique. I use the Foil wrap method, but it works with a cooking bag as well. I wash the turky well and pull the skin away from the meat. Work from the ends of the turkey for best results. I make a spice rub containing things like poultry seasoning, sea salt, black

Re: [CnD] cooking turkey?

2015-11-24 Thread Regina Marie via Cookinginthedark
Hey I think I wrote to check meaty part of breast. I meant leg of course. Sorry about that. -Original Message- From: Sugar via Cookinginthedark [mailto:cookinginthedark@acbradio.org] Sent: Tuesday, November 24, 2015 8:36 AM To: cookinginthedark@acbradio.org; 'Nicole Massey' Subject: Re:

Re: [CnD] cooking turkey?

2015-11-24 Thread trinh martin via Cookinginthedark
oh has anyone seasoned their turkeys and let it sit in the oven bag in the fridge over night before cooking? On 11/24/2015 11:36 AM, Sugar via Cookinginthedark wrote: Yum sounds good ‘Faith is seeing light with your heart when all your eyes see is darkness.’ ~Blessed, Sugar -Original

Re: [CnD] thanks giving dinner

2015-11-24 Thread Sugar via Cookinginthedark
Smile no nasty e mail from me.. all the women from when I can remember has always stuffed the turkey and now I follow after some great cooks in my family, at least I try..smile) never has anyone got sick-But again remember everyone is different and we allcook different ways with different

Re: [CnD] "via Cookinginthedark" after every sender on this list?

2015-11-24 Thread Charles Rivard via Cookinginthedark
When I listen to the subject line, I hear the name of the sender, followed by "via cooking in the dark", and think it should remain that way, because if it only said the sender's name, I would not know whether it was sent from a list or a person. --- Be positive! When it comes to being

Re: [CnD] thanks giving dinner

2015-11-24 Thread Charles Rivard via Cookinginthedark
I always thought that was the reason it is called "stuffing"; it gets stuffed into the bird, then cooked. --- Be positive! When it comes to being defeated, if you think you're finished, you! really! are! finished! - Original Message - From: "Gregory Yorke via Cookinginthedark"

Re: [CnD] cooking turkey?

2015-11-24 Thread Charles Rivard via Cookinginthedark
Yes. Well, I didn't do it, but I ate it after it had been prepared this way, and it was very tasty. At least a couple of pounds of it was. (grin) --- Be positive! When it comes to being defeated, if you think you're finished, you! really! are! finished! - Original Message - From:

Re: [CnD] "via Cookinginthedark" after every sender on this list?

2015-11-24 Thread Sugar via Cookinginthedark
agree ‘Faith is seeing light with your heart when all your eyes see is darkness.’ ~Blessed, Sugar -Original Message- From: Charles Rivard via Cookinginthedark [mailto:cookinginthedark@acbradio.org] Sent: Tuesday, November 24, 2015 10:07 AM To: cookinginthedark@acbradio.org; Alex Hall

Re: [CnD] cooking turkey?

2015-11-24 Thread Susan Lumpkin via Cookinginthedark
I believe people usually suggest that the stuffing is cooked separately rather than inside the turkey. Susan ___ Cookinginthedark mailing list Cookinginthedark@acbradio.org http://acbradio.org/mailman/listinfo/cookinginthedark

Re: [CnD] cooking turkey?

2015-11-24 Thread Susie Stageberg via Cookinginthedark
You can cook the stuffing in the bird; you just have to allow more time. Susie -Original Message- From: Susan Lumpkin via Cookinginthedark [mailto:cookinginthedark@acbradio.org] Sent: Tuesday, November 24, 2015 10:25 AM To: cookinginthedark@acbradio.org; godsserve...@gmail.com

Re: [CnD] cooking turkey?

2015-11-24 Thread Susie Stageberg via Cookinginthedark
I think you could do that. My daughters are cooking this year and they found one where you put a mixture of orange and rosemary and some other things under the skin and let it sit in the fridge overnight. Susie -Original Message- From: trinh martin via Cookinginthedark

Re: [CnD] cooking turkey?

2015-11-24 Thread Charles Rivard via Cookinginthedark
Anyone got tips, not gotten from the Internet, on smoking turkey? Personal experience only. Thanks. --- Be positive! When it comes to being defeated, if you think you're finished, you! really! are! finished! - Original Message - From: "Abby Vincent via Cookinginthedark"

Re: [CnD] Cooking Chicken Breasts

2015-11-24 Thread Mike and Jenna via Cookinginthedark
Hi, I also use that besides milk but I always add liquid smoke to it. -Original Message- From: John Diakogeorgiou via Cookinginthedark [mailto:cookinginthedark@acbradio.org] Sent: Monday, November 23, 2015 9:45 PM To: cookinginthedark@acbradio.org; Charles Rivard

[CnD] cooking turkey?

2015-11-24 Thread trinh martin via Cookinginthedark
hi friends does anyone have a good recipe or have a certian method they use for cooking their turkey? thanks -- In all we do, we do for God and in all He does, He does for us! ___ Cookinginthedark mailing list Cookinginthedark@acbradio.org

Re: [CnD] cooking turkey?

2015-11-24 Thread Reinhard Stebner via Cookinginthedark
here are a couple ideas: 1) For a basic turkey, liberally salt the bird, putting pieces of butter under the skin of the breasts and place it in a 350 degree oven. bake until the meaty portion of the leg is 180. If baking breasts, place them in a covered dish (I used a clay cooking pot) and cooked

Re: [CnD] Cooking Chicken Breasts

2015-11-24 Thread Teresa Mullen via Cookinginthedark
When you are cooking chicken breast, is this on the stovetop? If it is how many minutes on each side do you cook them for? I really don't want to start over, I meant to say stove top. Teresa MullenSent from my iPhone > On Nov 23, 2015, at 9:45 PM, John Diakogeorgiou via Cookinginthedark >

Re: [CnD] cooking turkey?

2015-11-24 Thread Sugar via Cookinginthedark
Trin I find it easy for me to do the following I usually get a frozen one so about a day before depend on the size of it, I allow it to sit in my bath or sink filled of water to defrost Once defrosted I remove the inside and toss them out! Yukky don't llike the insides! I wash the turkey and

Re: [CnD] cooking turkey?

2015-11-24 Thread Susan Lumpkin via Cookinginthedark
Hi Trinh, We always cook the whole bird instead of just a turkey breast. I rub it all over with a bit of olive oil, put cut onions and celery in the cavity and season with whatever I have or like! If you go to butterball.com you'll find some ideas. My turkey is in the fridge thawing as it

Re: [CnD] cooking turkey?

2015-11-24 Thread Susie Stageberg via Cookinginthedark
I like using an oven bag, plus plenty of butter of olive oil to lubricate the bird thoroughly. If you haven't bought your bird by now, you'll be hard pressed to get it thawed in time. Susie -Original Message- From: Susan Lumpkin via Cookinginthedark

Re: [CnD] cooking turkey?

2015-11-24 Thread Nicole Massey via Cookinginthedark
I stuff the bird with oranges removed from their skin. Then I either remove the skin on top of the bird and cover it with slices of bacon or a mixture of creamed butter, pepper, salt, and crushed garlic. I place this in a turkey roaster or pan and cover and cook it at 250°f for 45 minutes per

Re: [CnD] cooking turkey?

2015-11-24 Thread Susan Lumpkin via Cookinginthedark
Hi Sugar, Sounds wonderful! 36 pounds, unbelievable! How big is your turkey this year or are you making it? Our is 12/4 pounds. We have cornbread dressing. Susan ___ Cookinginthedark mailing list Cookinginthedark@acbradio.org

Re: [CnD] cooking turkey?

2015-11-24 Thread Nicole Massey via Cookinginthedark
Oops, typo -- 180°f, not 160... > -Original Message- > From: Nicole Massey via Cookinginthedark > [mailto:cookinginthedark@acbradio.org] > Sent: Tuesday, November 24, 2015 10:02 AM > To: cookinginthedark@acbradio.org; godsserve...@gmail.com > Subject: Re: [CnD] cooking turkey? > > I stuff