Thanksgiving will be here just week after next, and in the USA nothing says Thanksgiving like an oven roasted turkey, which is the traditional centerpiece of the American thanksgiving meal. We do this every year, so why do people continue to panic at the idea of cooking the perfect bird? Who knows? I can tell you honestly that year after year, I still feel turkey anxiety whenever I am faced with getting the star of the Thanksgiving feast ready for showtime. I think a lot of it has to do with expectations, and the desire to make sure everyone is delighted with my work by the end of this annual holiday throw-down. It could also be because, the first time I ever made the turkey for Thanksgiving, a very strange thing happened. It looked gorgeous in the oven and smelled heavenly while cooking, but when the time came to carve it, the top just sort of caved in, and there was no meat!
Apparently, I had cooked it upside down, and the meat was on the bottom of the pan (where is promptly stuck to the roasting rack and was a tad overcooked.) To save me from that this year and every other year since, I typically go searching for my favorite “how to roast a turkey” videos on YouTube. Also, I make sure I have the kitchen smoke protection from adt in working order. Here is one that might help you out if you are also feeling edgy about the upcoming holiday. Happy basting!
