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 LARGEST-SIZED BIRD THAT WILL FIT IN MY OVEN ?

OVEN CELL SIZE

TURKEY SIZE-IN POUNDS

36” and 48” large cell

40+

 

 

Companion oven on 48”

17

 

 

30” cell

30

 

 

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 high-rimmed pan ( 2-3”) is required to catch any juices. Defrost times will depend on the size of the bird. On average, it will take a day or two for the bird to be completely defrosted. Plan on defrosting and cooking within a two day time period.

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 bleach-based cleanser should be used to sanitize the sink and utensils used.

*Using Pure Convection. You may use Pure Convectionat 150° to defrost a partially frozen turkey for same- day cooking. Place turkey on an oven cooking rack. It will take approximately 8-11 minutes per pound to defrost the turkey. This is not recommended with frozen solid turkeys as it will remain in the Temperature Danger Zone for too long.

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 10-12 minutes to the pound for an unstuffed bird. Begin checking the internal temperatures with an instant-read thermometer about 20 minutes before the expected time of completion. Internal temperatures should read 170° in the breast, 180° in the thigh.

STUFFED TURKEYS

1.Follow the same roasting tips on previous page.

2.Always take internal temperatures with an instant-read thermometer of both the turkey and the stuffing to ensure safe serving.

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Dacor Range Cooking manual Holiday Roasting Tips, Planning Your Meal a FEW Points to Remember

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