The Secret To Serving The Best Thanksgiving Day Turkey
Turkey is arguably the star of Thanksgiving. But sometimes cooking one is stressful, a pain, and overall hard work. But we have tips to help make your experience better.
According to one expert, mayonnaise is a secret ingredient you can add to your bird. The New York Times says this about mayonnaise: “Easy to get and a cinch to use, the oil-based emulsion helps spread fat-soluble ingredients like garlic, sage, parsley, and lemon all over the bird, and then keeps them clinging to the meat instead of melting into the bottom of the pan, as a compound butter would.”
They also suggest instead of cooking a big turkey, people can cook and serve turkey parts, like the legs or just the breasts. They also share recipes for dishes like buttermilk-brined turkey, dry-brined turkey, and turkey with orange and sage. For you, what is the key to a perfect turkey?
What To Do With Those Thanksgiving Leftovers
Thanksgiving is coming, so prepare for the food onslaught! Everyone gets excited about the turkey and all the delicious food that will be eaten on Thanksgiving. And almost better than Thanksgiving dinner, are those delightful leftovers the next day (and the days after that). Sometimes, when you store Thanksgiving food properly, it really gives time for the flavors to set in.
It’s usually around day three where things go south. There is still a ton of food, but everyone is kind of “over it.” But you don’t want to waste food. Instead, try reimagining the ingredients into other delicious dishes. Here are some suggestions.
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