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Just In Time For Thanksgiving, You Can Buy A Precooked Whole Turkey On Amazon
by: Laura Reed, BestReviews Staff
Cooking a turkey is proba- bly one of the most chal- lenging aspects of a Thanksgiving feast. With so much other food to prep, not having to make a turkey yourself is a mas- sive time-saver. Precooked turkeys arrive fully cooked, juicy and full of flavor, and they need only minutes in the oven or turkey
fryer instead of hours. Try one of these effortlessly delicious premade turkeys for your Thanksgiving gath- ering this year.
Whether you’re using
a roasting pan or smoker, cooking a turkey can take several hours, depending on the size of the bird. Premade turkeys, on the other hand, arrive fully cooked so they heat up in less than an hour without
sacrificing flavor or texture.
Pick out a premade turkey for Thanksgiving dinner the same way you would buy a fresh one: Plan on about 1.5 pounds of turkey per person (more if you want a lot of leftovers). Keep in mind that a
precooked turkey doesn’t need to be stuffed, so stuff- ing (or dressing, in this case) should be prepared separately.
Since smoked turkey has a distinct flavor profile that’s unlike a classic roasted turkey, it’s an opportunity to add some complementary Thanksgiving side dishes to your spread. Consider one of these sides in addi- tion to classics, such as cranberry sauce, sweet potatoes or green
bean casserole. • Smoking a
Thanksgiving turkey takes almost all day, but grilled or smoked vegetables, such as squash, asparagus or green beans take less than two hours and contribute another layer of mouth- watering smoky flavor to
• Instead of the usual white-bread stuffing, try cornbread
stuffing loaded with sausage, apples
and herbs.
• Consider cheesy scal-
loped potatoes or cauli- flower gratin instead of the usual mashed potatoes.
• A hearty kale salad with diced apple, bell pepper and nuts offers lots of inter- esting textures and flavors that pair well with smoked turkey.
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