Holiday Roasting Tips
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The following are a few tips that might come in handy during the holidays. As a good rule of thumb, plan on serving 1 pound of turkey per person. This will allow some extras for the big eaters and the fabulous turkey sandwiches for the days after the holidays.
WHAT’S THE
OVEN CELL SIZE | TURKEY |
36” and 48” large cell | 40+ |
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Companion oven on 48” | 17 |
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30” cell | 30 |
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PLANNING YOUR MEAL: A FEW POINTS TO REMEMBER
•Allow between 1 to 5 days for turkeys to defrost, depending on the size
•1 pound of turkey per person should be plenty
•Follow recipe suggestions below
•Time each side dish and the turkey to ensure proper preparation, cook time, rest time, and carve time for each item. Plan out which item will be cooked first and which could be kept warm after cooking.
•Your Dacor oven has two timers that are extremely handy for large meals. Set them to remind you when to place the 2nd and 3rd dishes in the oven or on the cooktop.
PROPER THAWING OF YOUR TURKEY
Frozen turkeys may prevent bacteria from growing, but it does not kill them. Therefore, it is important to keep turkeys out of the Temperature Danger Zone- 40° – 140°. Never defrost a turkey by placing it on the counter. It can cause foodborne illness.
THERE ARE TWO WAYS TO SAFELY DEFROST A TURKEY :
1.Under refrigeration. This requires adequate refrigerator space and advanced planning and is the preferred method for defrosting a turkey. The turkey should be placed on the lowest possible shelf to prevent any juices from spilling into other foods. A
2.Using a Large Sink and Running Water. The turkey may be defrosted by placing it in a sink full of running water or in a sink of water that will be changed every half hour. Ample room is needed for loose particles and overflow. Special care must be taken in cleaning and sanitizing every tool used in preparation of the turkey. Hot water and a
*Using Pure Convection™. You may use Pure Convection™ at 150° to defrost a partially frozen turkey for same- day cooking. Place turkey on an oven cooking rack. It will take approximately
UNSTUFFED TURKEYS
1.Place turkey on a roasting rack in a roasting pan. Use a roasting pan that allows for at least 3/4 of the turkey to be exposed above the sides of the pan. This allows the convection air to flow freely around the bird, giving it a nice, brown sear. It also helps to lock in the juices inside of the turkey, creating a moist, tasteful product.
2.The best rack position for the turkey is either rack position 1 or 2. If you are roasting only one turkey, place the turkey with the rack facing side to side. If you are roasting 2 turkeys in one oven cell, two 10 x 13” pans with racks will fit front to back in a 36” or 48” large cell.
3.The time it will take to cook will be approximately
STUFFED TURKEYS
1.Follow the same roasting tips on previous page.
2.Always take internal temperatures with an
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