Giving the upside-down bird

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NJtoTX
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Giving the upside-down bird Jun 14, 2022 16:13:11 GMT

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Post by NJtoTX on Jun 14, 2022 16:13:11 GMT

Someone said to cook a whole chicken upside down for most of its time to avoid dried white meat, as the juices drip through it.

Which I did and the white meat is quite moist (people do not like thar word, for some odd reason).

So now I'm thinking, why not do this with a turkey? I suppose you can't flip it while cooking easily. Cooking upside down the whole time would not brown the skin.

I have named the dogs next door "STFU."

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Giving the upside-down bird Jun 14, 2022 19:20:10 GMT enigma72 likes this

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Post by divtal on Jun 14, 2022 19:20:10 GMT

I saw a video, some time ago, on roasting a turkey upside down. The "pros," included the moister breast, as well as a more even overall cooking time. The legs/thighs need to reach a higher temperature for best results. Exposing them to the heat, from above, helps them reach "doneness," faster.

The recommendation was to allow the finished bird to rest for the requisite 20-30 minutes, then put it right-side-up, under the broiler for (I can't remember how many minutes), just watch it until it's browned to personal preference.

I've never tried it.