TURKEY HOTLINE - IT'S ALL IN THE TIMING....

It is time to talk TURKEY WITH THE TURKEY HOTLINE!!

 

I think the only way you can ruin a turkey is over cooking it. 

 

I found a few great cooking conversion tables to help you cook your bird to perfection! 

Even your mother-in-law will want to give you praise!  HA! 

 

 

How long to cook a turkey - oven roasting at 325 degrees F.:

WEIGHT IN LBS.	8	12	14	18	20	24
COOK TIME – UNSTUFFED	2.75	3	3.75	4.25	4.5	5
COOK TIME – STUFFED	3	3.5	4	4.25	4.75	5.25

How long to cook a turkey on a grill at 350 to 400 degrees F.:

Use a 14 or 15 pound bird. Don't stuff it. Figure about 3 hours but check it after two hours. Timing is very imprecise.

WEIGHT IN LBS.	8	12	14	18	20	24
COOK TIMEIN HOUR UNSTUFFED	1.5	2.75	3	3.5	3.75	4.5
COOK TIME IN HOUR STUFFED	1.75	3	3.25	3.75	4	4.75

How long to cook a turkey if deep frying:

A deep fried turkey takes about 3 to 5 minutes per pound when cooked in 350 degree F. oil.

After deep frying at the lower range of cooking time, 3 minutes per pound, check the temperature with an instant read thermometer. If the temperature is 160 degrees F the turkey is done and can be removed to rest. The temperature will continue to rise to 165 degrees F as the bird is resting.

If the turkey has not reached 160 degrees F, return it to the oil, carefully, for more frying.

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TURKEY HOTLINE - BEST DEALS IN TOWN WEEK 1

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Here are the best TURKEY DAY DEALS for this week!

 

We will be having Thanksgiving on the way cheap!!!

 

ALBERTSONS
Wait until Sunday for these deals, doublers are what makes these the best price!

Bestlife Buttery Spread, 15oz $.89Use $1/1 Bestlife Buttery Spread or Spray
Or $1/1 Bestlife Buttery Spread, Spray, or Sticks SS 10/30 (regional coupon, buy on Ebay)
Or DOUBLE $.50/1 Bestlife buttery Spreak, Spray or Sticks SS 10/30
Final Price: FREE

Ocean Spray Cranberry Sauce $1
DOUBLE $1/2 Ocean Spray Cranberry Sauce 
Final Price: FREE

Campbell’s Gravy, 14.5 oz $1.00
DOUBLE $.50/4 Campbell’s Gravies 
OR DOUBLE $.25/4 Campbell’s Gravies SS 11/6
Final Price: $.75 each

Simply Potatoes, select varieties $3.59 B1G1 FREE
DOUBLE $1/2 Simply Potatoes, Mashed (Freshly Made Holiday) - If variety is included
Final Price: $.80 each WYB 2

Fleischmanns Yeast, 3 pack $1.29
DOUBLE $1/2 Fleischmann’s yeast
Final Price: $.29 each WYB 2

Mt. Olive Pickle Products, starting at $2.48
DOUBLE $.75/1 any, Mt. Olive Product (hang tags on jars)
Final Price: as low as $.98 each

Save More Promo - great deals on Sugar, Potatoes, Baking Chips and more


WALMART
These prices are using an Albertsons Doubler, Be sure to call your Walmart to see if they are accepting them.  Not all locations are!

Betty Crocker Supermoist Cake MixPrice match the Fred Meyer ad $1.00
Use $.75 off WYB Betty Crocker Cake Mix & Frosting GM 10/2
Final Price: $.25 + The Frosting

Duncan Hines Amazing Glaze $1.98
BUY 2
DOUBLE (2) $1/1 any, Duncan Hines Amazing Glaze
Stack with FREE Duncan Hines Cake Mix WYB (2) Amazing Glazes (freshly made holiday)
FINAL: 2 FREE GLAZES & 1 FREE CAKE MIX!!!


Welch’s Sparkling Juice Cocktails $2.97
DOUBLE $1/2 Welch’s Sparkling Juice Cocktails
FINAL: $1.97 each WYB 2

Pepperidge Farms Baked Naturals SnackS $2.78
DOUBLE $1/1 Pepperidge Farms Baked Naturals Snacks RP 11/6
FINAL: $.78

Vlassic Pickle Products, starting at $.98
DOUBLE $.55/1 Vlassic item from 9/11 Second SS exp 11/30
FINAL: FREE

Ocean Spray Cranberry Sauce $1.19
Use $1/2 Ocean Spray Cranberry Sauce 
Final Price: $.69 each WYB 2


Nestle Toll House Morsels
Price match the Fred Meyer ad $1.88
Use $1/2 Nestle Toll House Morsels
Final price: $1.38 each

C & H Powdered Sugar 2lb 1.68
DOUBLE $1/2 C&H Sugar Products 2 lbs+
FINAL: $.68 each WYB 2

Hungry Jack Potatoes $.98
DOUBLE $1.00/2 Hungry Jack Potatoes from 11/6RP exp 12/31
FINAL: 2 FREE


FRED MEYER

Betty Crocker Supermoist Cake Mix $1.00Use $.75 off WYB Betty Crocker Cake Mix & Frosting GM 10/2
Final Price: $.25 + The Frosting

Nestle Toll House Morsels $1.88
Use $1/2 Nestle Toll House Morsels
Final price: $1.38 each

C&H Granulated Sugar, 4lb, $1.99 - With In-ad coupon (limit 1)
Use $.50/1 C&H Sugar RP 10/16
Final Price: $1.49


TARGET

Stove Top Stuffing $.88 each
Use $1/2 Stove Top Stuffing (tear pads found at Albertsons)
Or $1/2 Stove Top Stuffing (clip from box) Thanks Sami for this one!!
Final Price: $.38 each WYB 2

Ocean Spray Cranberry Sauce $1.19
Use $1/2 Ocean Spray Cranberry Sauce 
Final Price: $.69 each WYB 2


WALGREENS

Nice! Baking Soda, Morton Iodized Salt, Clabber Girl Corn Startch or Baking Powder $.50
With In-ad Coupon (limit 4)
Use $.50/1 Clabber Girl, Rumford or Rumford Reduced Sodium Baking Powder
Final Price: FREE

W Candy $.69 - With In-ad Coupon (limit 3)
Hershey’s Candy $.59 - With In-ad Coupon  (limit 6)

Russell Stover Holiday Candy $.39 - With In-ad Coupon (limit 8)

Mars Minis or Dove Holiday Candy, 7.94 to 11.5 oz $3.00
Buy 2, Receive $2.00 Register Reward
Use (2) $1.50/1 any, Mars Product 9.4 oz + (if you already printed)
Pay $3.00, Receive $2 RR
Final Price: $.50 each WYB 2

Jell-O, Regular or Sugar Free $.59 - With In-ad Coupon (limit 3)
Use $1.25/3 Kraft Dessert Brands: Baker’s Chocolate, Jell-O Pudding or Gelatin, Honey Maid Grahams, Nilla Wafers or Philadelphia Cream Cheese (if you already printed)
Final Price: $.17 each

Planters Nuts, Peanuts 16 oz or Flavor Grove Almonds 6 oz $2.50 - WYB 2
Use $1/2 Planters Peanuts or Flavor Grove Almonds (Walgreens November Coupon Book)
Stack with $1/2 Planters (peelies stuck to lids)
Final Price: as low as $1.50 each

Betty Crocker Cornbread & Muffin Mix $.33 - With In-ad Coupon (imit 3)

Blue Bonnet Spread $.67 - With In-ad Coupon (limit 3)

PAUL'S

Paul's Annual Turkey Sale is in full swing! 
Every 10 points your redeem gets you $.40 off a turkey (limit 2 turkeys per card)

Beef Prime Rib Roast, bone-in $4.99 lb

Bone-in Half Hams:

• Shank $1.49 lb
• Butt $1.69 lb

Fresh Yams or Sweet Potatoes 3pounds for $1

Fresh Celery 3/$1

Ocean Spray Fresh Cranberries, 12oz bag $1.19

Red Seedless Graps $1.79 lb

Sara Lee 9" frozen pies B1G1 FREEUse (2) $1/1 any, Sara Lee Frozen Desert RP 10/23
Final Price: varies (ad doesn't show price of pies)

Western Family Brown or Powdered Sugar, 32oz $.96 each - With 6 point redemption


DON'T FORGET TO GET YOUR CRAZY LARGE SPUDS FROM THE SPUD GUYS!!!
THEY ARE DIGGING FRESH SPUDS AGAIN ON FRIDAY!!!






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TURKEY HOTLINE: TO STUFF OR NOT TO STUFF.....

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TO STUFF....

OR

NOT TO STUFF.....

PREMADE....

OR

HOMEMADE....

This is always the big debate at my house during Turkey Day. 

I can't help but think in my mind that Grandma's turkey is always dry because she stuffs the bird. 

Stuffing is bread...it soaks up all the moister that the bird has to offer. 

Oh, and then lets not forget about all the creepy turkey body parts and any leftover nuts she has in her fridge that she insists on adding.

So...my question to you is: To Stuff or Not to Stuff? Make from a box or homemade?

What do you do? 
Do you have a good homemade stuffing recipe?  Please share, I don't have one!

Want to try stuffing the bird? 
Here are a few basic tips that will help make sure your stuffed bird stuffing turns out great!

·         Prepare your stuffing right before you stuff the bird.

o   This will keep your stuffing moist

·         Only stuff your bird with all cooked ingredients.

o   Sautéed veggies

o   Cooked meat

o   Whatever other weird things you like to put in stuffing J

·         Put prepared stuffing the in the bird right before roasting.

o   DO NOT STUFF THE NIGHT BEFORE!!  Your stuffing is bread which will soak up all the yucky raw turkey juice!

·         Evenly stuff your bird’s neck and body cavities. 

o   Filler up, but don’t want to stuff too tightly. 

o   Over stuffing can cause uneven cooking

·         Stuffing needs to be 165 degrees when done.

Or you can do my favorite method:

·         Bring 1 ½ cups of water and ¼ cup of butter to a boil

·         Add 1 Box of Stove Top Turkey Stuffing to boiling water.

·         Stir until all stuffing is moist.

·         Cover and remove from heat.

·         Let stand for 5 minutes

·         Fluff with a fork and enjoy!

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TURKEY HOTLINE TOPIC- BRINING TURKEY

It is time to talk TURKEY WITH THE TURKEY HOTLINE!!

With Turkey Day approching I thought it would be fun to cover

all things turkey!

FIRST TIME HOSTING?

I send me your questions!

I will post it so others can leave a comment to help!

HAVE AN AMAZING RECIPE OR TIP?

Please share to help the newbies & us looking for a fresh idea!

HOW DO YOU DECORATE YOUR TABLE?

TODAY'S TOPIC - BRINE

Brining can seem so scary for a first time Turkey Cooker, but it is so simple and one of the best ways to cook a super juicy bird that even your Mother-in-Law will like (though it will never be as good as hers....Ha!)

Make your turkey turn out moist and delicious by seasoning the entire turkey, not just the skin, with a process called brining. When brining, a raw turkey is soaked in salted water for a number of hours while refrigerated to help it retain moisture during the cooking process. Some brines can also add flavor to the turkey.

Follow these simple steps to have an amazing juicy bird:

1. Start with a fully thawed bird, a frozen bird will not soak in the brine
2. Clean large container to hold the bird, 5 gallon bucket is perfect size
3. Use 1 cup of Kosher Salt per gallon of water (kosher is best but if you are going to use table salt change measurements to 1/2 cup salt to 1 gallon water
4. Add any herbs you may want to flavor your turkey.  Bay leaves, Thyme, Fresh Garlic....
5. Place turkey in brine and put in a refridgerated place for required amount of time.
6. Brine time will depend on bird size (see equation below)
7. When ready to cook, take turkey out of brine.  Pat dry and cook as normal.

1 pound of turkey = 1 hour of brine time (22 pound turkey = 22 hours of brine

Do you ever brine turkey? 

Share your brining tips and recipes!!

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TURKEY HOTLINE

It is time to talk TURKEY WITH THE TURKEY HOTLINE!!

With Turkey Day approching I thought it would be fun to cover

all things turkey!

FIRST TIME HOSTING?

I send me your questions!

I will post it so others can leave a comment to help!

HAVE AN AMAZING RECIPE OR TIP?

Please share to help the newbies & us looking for a fresh idea!

HOW DO YOU DECORATE YOUR TABLE?

 

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