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cooking project modem families face in a year. Then there’s always the question of should you or shouldn’t you stuff your turkey. It’s enough to drive you crazy. Relax. Think of a turkey as a big chicken. You cook chicken all the time with no problem. Everyone can make Thanksgiving dinner and you can, too. Here’s some FAQ’s from my mail bag.
Q. My mother always stuffed our Thanksgiving turkey, and I love it that way but I’m always reading that it’s unsafe. Is it or isn't it OK to stuff a turkey before roasting?
A. It’s OK to stuff a turkey, providing you handle the bird safely and remove the stuffing immediately after serving so it doesn’t cool down in the bird.
The problem with stuffing a turkey isn’t the stuffing but the way the bird is handled. If you’re uneasy about stuffing a turkey, the best rule of thumb is "when in doubt, leave it out." For peace of mind, bake your stuffing in a casserole instead of in the bird.
Q. I’ve always read that you shouldn't salt meat before cooking because it draws out the juices and makes it dry, but every celebrity chef talks about brining. What gives?
A. Brining means soaking in salt water which, yes, will draw out the moisture and make your turkey drier. Here’s why they recommend it.
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