5 Steps to a JUICIER THANKSGIVING TURKEY Without Burning the House Down

11/17/2019 (Permalink)

No-One Likes A Burned Turkey

With Thanksgiving just around the corner, the turkeys are almost ready. But sometimes we forget about them then BAM! The turkey is now more charcoal than caramel looking. 

Sure, we're not a cooking company, but we do want your Thanksgiving to go to plan and be a happy time with the family. So here's a few things we found on the internet that we've done ourselves to make Thanksgiving great.

How to Cook a Juicy Thanksgiving Turkey, Charcoal-Free

1. Thaw Correctly. Don't got stuffing that turkey in the oven prematurely. You've got to let it thaw! And it takes a little longer than you think. A 20lb turkey can take up to 4 to 5 days to properly thaw in the refrigerator. So be patient. Good things take time.
2. Seal Those Juices In with Oil. Coat that baby with olive oil, butter or cooking spray (we recommend olive oil). By doing this before you cook, you will be ensuring that the juices  are locked in properly. Yum!
3. Don't Stuff It With Stuffing. This was a new one for us. Don't go the generic route. You want to be remembered as a cooking extraordinaire right? So stuff that turkey with lemons, onions, garlic, celery or any other fragrant stuffings you can think of. Using bread will suck the juices out of the turkey, making it dryer. Another option is to cook the stuffing separately.
4. Cover and leave it. A common problem our families in Parkersburg, WV were guilty of was constantly uncovering the thanksgiving turkey to baste it. This allowed the steam to escape which meant the turkey was getting dryer, rather than keeping juicy.
5. Follow directions and set a timer! This is where it is important. Year after year we have been called out to remediate fire damage from a very well-done Thanksgiving Turkey and a well-done kitchen. Even if you're from Harrisville, WV, don't forget. 

BONUS REMINDER: Check your smoke alarm in your kitchen. Are the batteries up to date?

Please don't forget to share this with your friends and family and have an amazing time with them during this Thanksgiving.

From the team at SERVPRO of Wood, Ritchie & Pleasants Counties.

Happy Thanksgiving!