What if turkey cooks too fast

But on November 26, a lot will be riding on the big bird. So, just in case, here's our best advice for what to do when The turkey is done too early. Cover the turkey loosely with foil, and set it in a warm spot. Rejoice: You'll have time to make the gravy without the usual last-minute pressure. Log In or Sign Up to comment. Entertaining The Ultimate Guide to Thanksgiving by Kristin Donnelly The best way to cook a stress-free dinner is to think ahead, which is why we've created this comprehensive Trending Discussions.

Updated 15 hours ago 16 comments. Thanksgiving Holidays Meal Planning. Thanksgiving Holidays Main Dish. Yes, somewhere the math went wrong and you have a perfectly cooked turkey ready way too early. Take the turkey out and wrap it tightly in several layers of aluminum foil. Then wrap it in a big towel. If you have one, put it in a large cooler that has been heated by filling it with boiling water, then emptied.

The trick here is to let the turkey hold its temperature without letting it cook anymore. Keep it warm without adding heat. When the serving time comes, carve and serve. Everyone is ready to eat. You need to get this bird done now. You have two choices depending on how you are cooking the turkey.

Check the temperature now and see how close you are. Chances are you are pretty close. Another method to speeding up your turkey is to cut it in half.

Right down between the two breasts on the front side and to one side of the backbone on the other side. By separating the turkey into two parts, you can reduce the cooking time dramatically. You can take this one step further and remove the legs and wings. Lay everything out so that you expose as much surface to heat as possible and the turkey will cook much faster.

You start carving and despite the fact that you were confident that the turkey was properly cooked, it is clear that parts of it are not. This requires a cooking time: At degrees F your turkey will take 30 to 35 minutes per pound. At degrees F your turkey will take 25 to 30 minutes per pound. Bake 0. Do you have to boil mason jars to seal them? While the old guidelines. Can I cook frying steak in the oven? Preheat a skillet over high heat.

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