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Parker County 4-H Food

and Nutrition Updates

D3 4-H FCH Quiz Bowl

Registration: November 4-18, 2020 Register on 4-H Online
Location:
Wilbarger County Auditorium, 2100 Yamparika St.
Let's Talk Turkey
Vernon, Texas 76384

FCH Resources
20-21 D3 4-H Quiz Bowl Rules and Guidelines
Associate Professor and Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service
Specialist for the Department of Poultry Science, Craig
Coufal, says that while there are few turkeys hatched in
Texas, day-old poultry are brought into the state from the
Midwest and Arkansas to be raised, processed and made
available in local stores. The USDA reported that Texas sold
approximately 70 million pounds of turkey meat in 2017 and
was directly responsible for bringing over 32,000 jobs to the
state. In addition to its delicious flavor, turkey is a nutrient
rich food item. With each different cut of turkey comes unique
fat and caloric content. Safe handling of the turkey after
purchase is also important, especially when it comes to
preventing foodborne illnesses. Dan Hale, Texas A&M AgriLife
Path to the Plate coordinator, says to remember the 3 “T’s”
when handling turkey:
I'm Your Cranberry 1. Thawing: If you purchase a frozen turkey, it is safest to

thaw the turkey in the refrigerator. It is important to keep
the turkey below 40 °F to minimize the growth of
bacteria.
2. Thermometer: Use a thermometer to check the internal
Kayla's Homemade Cranberry
temperature of the turkey. A whole turkey is safe when
cooked to a minimum internal temperature of 165°F. If you
Sauce
stuffed the turkey, make sure that the interior portion of
Ingredients:
the stuffing also reaches 165°F.
1 bag fresh cranberries
3. Timing: Refrigerating leftovers quickly helps to mitigate
1 cup sugar (I prefer brown sugar)
bacteria growth. Leftovers stored in small portions in
1 cup orange juice (I like the kind with mango in it) covered containers may last up to 3-4 days. Frozen
leftovers should be used within 2-3 months for best
Optional
quality.
Cinnamon Stick
1 Tablespoon Orange zest
Turkey Thawing Timeline: Plan on 24 hours of fridge time for
every 5lbs of frozen turkey (foodnetwork.com).
Instructions: Combine all ingredients in a pot and
heat on medium heat until the cranberries have
popped (approximately 15 minutes). Those that
know me well, know that I don't even bother with
dirtying dishes to measure. Just eyeball it!
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