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Main dishes made with turkey
Thanksgiving Turkey
Nov 24th
I asked my mom to share her Thanksgiving Turkey recipe with me – it is always so good and moist! Enjoy!
“For turkey, I make sure it is thawed well. Then I rinse it and make sure it is clean. I season it on the outside with lemon pepper, seasoning salt, and garlic. I go by the info on my smoker according to how many pounds it is for the time it will take, but it is usually about 8-9 hours. Ours is a water smoker. My dad always told me if you are smoking chicken or turkey, you put a sweet type juice or fruit in the water, and if it is beef or pork, go with onions and flavors that are strong like that. There is also a small pan in the very bottom that you can put some wood chips in to increase the smoke flavor. It is best if you presoak the wood chips. Helps them smoke that much more. For turkey, I usually use any juice that I have drained from any cans of fruit over the last while. I’ll freeze the juice as I drain it and have it ready for smoking. You need to use boiling water before adding the juice. Then I take 2-3 apples and cut them in big chunks and put them in the water/juice mixture also. I also like to put in a few tablespoons of Liquid Smoke. Smoking the turkey helps to keep it moist and delicious.”
For turkey, I make sure it is thawed well. Then I rinse it and make sure it is clean. I season it on the outside with lemon pepper, seasoning salt, and garlic. I go by the info on my smoker according to how many pounds it is for the time it will take, but it is usually about 8-9 hours. Ours is a water smoker. My dad always told me if you are smoking chicken or turkey, you put a sweet type juice or fruit in the water, and if it is beef or pork, go with onions and flavors that are strong like that. There is also a small pan in the very bottom that you can put some wood chips in to increase the smoke flavor. It is best if you presoak the wood chips. Helps them smoke that mich more. For turkey, I usually use any juice that I have drained from any cans of fruit over the last while. I’ll freeze the juice as I drain it and have it ready for smoking. You need to use boiling water before adding the juice. Then I take 2-3 apples and cut them in big chunks and put them in the water/juice mixture also. I also like to put in a few tablespoons of Liquid Smoke. Smoking the turkey helps to keep it moist and delicious.
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Loading ...BLT Turkey Salad
May 27th
Salad:
Romaine lettuce
Tomatoes
Cheese
Red Onions
Cucumbers
Green Peppers
Bacon (for healthier choice, try Turkey Bacon)
Deli Turkey Slices
Romaine lettuce
Tomatoes
Cheese
Red Onions
Cucumbers
Green Peppers
Bacon (for healthier choice, try Turkey Bacon)
Deli Turkey Slices
Dressing:
1 cup plain low-fat yogurt
1 cup low-fat mayonnaise
1/4 cup sugar or splenda
1/4 cup red wine vinegar
1 teaspoon garlic powder
Assemble salad ingredients in bowls, canning jars, or on plates. Top with dressing as desired.
About this recipe: My future mother-in-law, Mrs. Teresa Wallace, sent me this recipe last summer – but then I let the summer slip away before using it. So, I’ve kept it for you this summer! The presentation on this salad is really fantastic, especially if served in pint or half-pint-sized canning jars. The original recipe was in Taste of Home and it looks so good, especially as fresh summer veggies come in!
(No Ratings Yet) Loading ...Soup Stock & Poultry Cooking
May 11th
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How to Make Soup Stock:
There are different types of soup stocks: White, Brown, Fish, and Vegetable.
To make a White Stock – Cover bones and vegetables (i.e. celery, carrots, etc) with cold water in a stock pot, simmering and skimming impurities from the surface. Strain through a strainer lined with cheesecloth. I let my stock simmer several hours.
To make a Brown Stock – Make a brown stock the same way you make a white stock, but brown the bones first.
Cooking poultry with bones in and skin on helps to retain juiciness. Fat under skin drains off during cooking. Remove skin before eating to lower fat content.
Information from: Review of Dietetics (my 507 page study guide for the RD exam)
(3 votes, average: 5.00 out of 5) Loading ...Creamed Turkey & Other Leftover Thanksgiving Turkey Ideas
Nov 21st
While talking with my mom about ideas for using leftover turkey, she talked about a recipe her dad used to make that she and her brother enjoyed after Thanksgiving. I found a similar recipe for Creamed Turkey for you to try with your leftovers!
1 tablespoon butter
1 cup sliced mushrooms
1/2 cup peas, fresh or frozen
1/4 onion, thinly sliced lengthwise
3-4 tablespoons flour
1 1/2 cups milk
1/2 cup hot turkey broth (can use chicken broth)
1 (2 ounce) jar diced pimentos
4 cups diced cooked turkey
Celery salt
Black pepper
In a medium skillet, heat butter over medium-low heat. Saute mushrooms, peas, and onions.
Add flour and stir until smooth. Turn heat up to medium and slowly add the milk and broth. Stir constantly until thick and bubbly.
Add the pimento, turkey, celery salt, and pepper. Stir well and taste – adjust seasonings if needed. Cook until heated through but do not boil. Serve over toast, hot rice, or noodles and sprinkle with poppy seeds if desired.
Adapted from: www.recipezaar.com
More Ideas
Turkey sandwiches get old, so try using extra turkey to make different recipes, such as Turkey Salad, Turkey Turnovers, Chicken Salad (but use turkey instead of chicken), Turkey Pot Pie, or White Turkey Chili (using chopped turkey instead of chicken).
(1 votes, average: 5.00 out of 5) Loading ...Smoked Turkey Salad
Nov 21st
2 cups smoked turkey, chopped
1 cup celery, chopped
1/2 cup slivered almonds, lightly toasted
1/2 cup sweetened dried cranberries
2-3 tsp dried dill (or 2-3 Tbsp fresh dill)
1/2 cup mayonnaise
2 Tbsp fresh lemon juice
Salt and pepper to taste
2-3 drops Tabasco red pepper sauce
In a bowl, mix together smoked turkey, celery,
almonds, cranberries, and dill. Combine mayonnaise
with lemon juice, and gently fold into turkey mixture.
Season with salt, pepper, and Tabasco. Serve on
toasted bread slices as a sandwich or on lettuce
leaves as a salad. Yield: 4 servings
Substitution suggestion: Try substituting chopped apples or grapes for cranberries and/or pecans for almonds
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