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Baumann’s Fool-Proof Turkey Cooking

The trick to a great turkey is to keep the breast meat moist without overcooking the legs.

PREP INSTRUCTIONS

Step 1: PREHEAT OVEN TO 325°

Step 2: Remove neck & giblets from the body/neck cavities.

Step 3: Rinse turkey inside and out with cold water. (Baumann’s turkeys are already rinsed for you!)

Step 4: Pat dry with paper towels.

Step 5: Season and stuff the bird.

Step 6: Tuck the wing tips under the back and press/tie back the drumsticks.

PLACE THE TURKEY BREAST SIDE UP IN A SHALLOW 2” DEEP ROASTING PAN

Step 1: Brush the turkey with vegetable oil or melted butter or margarine to prevent drying of the skin.

Step 2: Basting is not necessary. If you prefer, baste once an hour with pan juices.

SHIELD THE BREAST LOOSELY WITH A TENT SHAPED PIECE OF ALUMINUM FOIL

Step 1: This will prevent over browning.

Step 2: Roast the turkey until the meat thermometer registers 185 in the thigh or 170 in the breast.

Step 3: A whole turkey is properly cooked if the leg joint moves freely when the drumstick is rotated and the juices run clean (not pink!)

REMOVE FOIL WHEN APPROXIMATELY 1 ½ HOURS OF COOKING TIME REMAINS

Step 1: This will allow the turkey to brown.

PLACE TURKEY ON WARM PLATTER, COVER IT LOOSELY AND LET STAND FOR 15-20 MIN BEFORE CARVING

Step 1: This allows the juices to settle and make slicing easier.

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  • "I returned to St Louis in September 2014 and was happy to find Baumann's again. Have gone in two or three times a month since returning. I have gotten spare ribs, baby back ribs, pork butt, bacon, andouille sausage, steaks, brisket, ground beef, beef jerky, smoked chicken wings by the pound, Bison burgers, and most recently a prime rib. All Excellent! The beef and pork/poultry rubs are a great standard by which you can judge your own efforts. Baumann's sauces are an excellent choice when your dish calls for wet, but the dry rubs are excellent. Elk, venison, and other game meats are available. A full range of wood for grilling and smoking provide you all the options you'll ever need. Top notch! Charlie is the best!"

    John Perling

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