How to cook turkey? A practical turkey cooking guide

Delicious alternatives prepared with turkey meat, which is generally the choice for crowded tables at New Year's, have become a rival to chicken dishes with the increase in healthy eating awareness.

Rich in protein and minerals and low in fat, turkey meat is an ideal food for offering both a storehouse of health and delicious flavors.

In addition to its taste, it is also extremely easy to cook when the right steps are followed.

Moreover, nowadays you do not have to buy the whole turkey; it is possible to find products in different weight alternatives according to the part you want to use, such as cubed turkey, turkey fillet, or turkey leg.

Although turkey meat is seen as a difficult flavor to cook, it is a very simple and delicious recipe as long as you know the tricks. We have compiled the points you should pay attention to when cooking turkey meat.

HOW TO COOK TURKEY?

• When cooking turkey meat, you need to marinate it with olive oil, lemon, and spices.
• Do not forget to place vegetables around the turkey before putting it in the oven. When you add carrots, onions, and garlic, the aroma of the vegetables will add a distinct flavor to the turkey meat.
• After the turkey's cooking process is complete, open the oven bag so that the top browns well. Brush 4 tablespoons of honey over it and bake on the top rack of the oven for about 5 minutes.
• Cooking for a long time at a temperature between 160 – 180 degrees is very important to preserve its flavor. Depending on the weight of the turkey, you should cook a 5 kg turkey for 2-3 hours and a 13 kg turkey for 5-6 hours, checking with a toothpick test.
• When serving the turkey you prepared with the oven-roasted turkey recipe, you can create a nice presentation with rice or bulgur pilaf.