Things to remember.

[cadhla]

Frozen turkeys are cold. That's why they're called 'frozen', not 'pleasantly warm and non-offensive to your already perpetually chilled hands'. These are effectively large blocks of ice with birdflesh hidden somewhere in the center, lurking like the promise of a tasty dinner if you can just survive the glacier that's standing in your way. Cold

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[persis]

Cold weight bearing exercise! :-)

Ginger ale basting sounds yummy! I've been using cider myself, or apple juice, or cranberry juice. May I ask why margarine instead of butter? (We avoid margarine like the plague because of the partially hydrogenated oils it is made of.)

[cadhla]

I actually use Promise, which lacks most of the negative fats and oils, and I do it that way because it crisps differently; butter is more likely to burn if you miss a baste cycle, while the margarine just browns.

Brown sugar also works well as a rub component.

Did you get my email with the addresses and all?

[persis]

Ahhh. I shall have to try it on my family. I have a friend who has more food issues than should be allowed to one person, so when I make turkey for him, I omit all extra fat (dairy, corn, soy are all on his list).

Yes, I got the addresses. The VS card should get to you real soon now, as I mailed it last week, and the Princess sheets will go to the PO today. The other sheets are also going to good homes.

[ceosanna]

>In other news, I will be preparing this lovely dead birdie in the style to which I have become accustomed: ginger ale basting, and a delightful pre-cooking rub of garlic, black pepper, margarine, and diced leeks.

That's similar to how I prepare 'em, only I use (a cheap bottle of) dry champagne instead of ginger ale. I bet the results are similar, too!

[cadhla]

Oh, almost certainly! Nice.

Ginger ale is a family tradition with my group. Makes a nice, sweet, juicy bird.

[ceosanna]

Oh! While I'm thinking about it, if you want to make something yummy with the leftovers, try this receipe. Instead of the turkey parts I listed, use the picked over bones and marginally increase the amount of veggies. And don't be daunted by the noodles. They are e-a-s-y like cake.

[raelee]

Mmm, turkey. I'm now craving turkey dinner. Can I come too?

[kyttn]

This sounds so yummy - and I am probably not having turkey for thanksgiving this year. Maybe I should make a turkey dinner this weekend instead... Much as I hate dealing with preparing and cooking big dead birds, I love turkey and turkey leftovers!

[autographedcat]

mmmmm., turkey. Dinner at your house!