It is that time of year for families to start talking Turkey! They will be wanting to purchase, prepare and enjoy a wonderful Turkey meal.
Listed below are website articles to go to for Turkey cooking answers. Of course Answerline is always available as well. Many basic questions can be answered from these references. The first website has all the articles listed. Then I listed some specific articles that you could go to quickly answer questions. These fact sheets can also be printed or put on your websites.
Happy Turkey Days! Nancy
http://www.fsis.usda.gov/Fact_Sheets/Seasonal_Food_Safety_Fact_Sheets/index.asp
Turkey Basics
Turkey Basics: Handling Cooked Dinners | PDF | En Español | En Español PDF
Recommendations for take-out, deli-prepared, or convenience turkey dinners.
Turkey Basics: Safe Cooking | PDF | En Español | En Español PDF
Roasting instructions and approximate cooking times.
Turkey Basics: Safe Thawing | PDF | En Español | En Español PDF
A turkey must be kept at a safe temperature during thawing. Learn three safe methods.
Turkey Basics: Stuffing | PDF | En Español | En Español PDF
For safety, prepare stuffing or dressing for the turkey according to these directions.
Countdown to the Thanksgiving Holiday | PDF | En Español | En Español PDF
Plan ahead to ease the countdown tension for your Thanksgiving meal.
Let's Talk Turkey–A Consumer Guide to Safely Roasting a Turkey | PDF | En Español
Every facet of getting a turkey from the store to the dinner table is included — buying fresh vs. frozen, safe thawing methods, stuffing, roasting, storing leftover turkey and reheating the leftovers.