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Butterball Turkey Baking User Instructions
How to Prepare a Butterball Turkey
- Preheat the Oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Remove Giblets & Pat Dry: Take out the neck and giblets from the cavity and pat the turkey dry.
- Season Generously: Use salt, pepper, herbs, and butter under the skin for extra flavor.
- Tuck the Wings & Tie the Legs: This helps the turkey cook evenly.
- Use a Roasting Rack: Place the turkey breast side up on a rack in a roasting pan.
Homestyle Suffling
FEATURES
- Tastes Homemade
- Versatile
- Made with Real Bread
BENEFITS
- No preparation – Cook from Frozen
- Cook in Oven or Microwave
- Makes 26 half cup servings per pack
- Use on it’s own or as a base for a more upscale dish by adding apples, sausage, cranberries, etc
Single Lobe Turkey
FEATURES
- Low in Fat
- Low in Sodium
- 100% Breast Meat
- Cook from Frozen
BENEFITS
- Tender & Juicy
- Easy to Prepare
- Quick Cook Times
- Superior Yield, No Bones or Waste
Seasoned Semi-Boneless Turkey
FEATURES
- Seasoned
- Versatile
BENEFITS
- Superior Yield
- Minimal Waste
- Saves on Labour
- Reduces Risk of Cross Contamination
Boneless Stuffed Turkey Breast
FEATURES
- Tender & Juicy
- Seasoned
- Stuffed with Homestyle Stuffing
BENEFITS
- Easy to Prepare
- Cook from Frozen
Quick & Easy Turkey Breast
FEATURES
- Low in Fat
- No Sodium Added
- Cook in Bag
- Cook from Frozen
- 100% Breast Meat
BENEFITS
- Superior Yield
- Quick cook times
- Easy to prepare and carve
- Superior yield, no bones or waste
TURKEY KOUSHARI
Ingredients
- 1 pk Butterball Pulled Turkey Thighs
- 1 tsp. salt
- 1 tsp. pepper
- ½ cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 ½ cup chickpeas
- 5 onions, finely sliced
- 1 tsp. coriander
- 1 tsp. cumin
- 1 cup carrot, finely minced
- 1 cup onion, finely minced
- 1 cup celery, finely minced
- 5 cloves garlic, finely minced
- 2 tbsp. Harissa Sauce
- 3 cups red lentils, cooked
- 1 box pasta, cooked
- ¼ cup chives, finely sliced
Directions
- Preheat oven to 450°F (232°C).
- Blot chickpeas and toss in olive oil with salt and pepper to taste.
- Spread evenly on a baking sheet. Bake for 20 – 30 minutes or until browned and crunchy. Set aside.
- Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large frying pan over low heat. Add finely sliced onion and salt to taste. Cook for 45 – 55 minutes, stirring occasionally. Set aside.
- Reduce oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Combine salt, pepper, coriander and cumin with 2 tbsp of olive oil. Rub mixture all over turkey thighs. In a large skillet, heat 2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil over high heat. Once hot, add turkey thighs and sear for 6 minutes, or until golden-brown on one side.
- Transfer turkey thighs to a roasting pan and bake in oven for 25 – 30 minutes, cook until meat thermometer reads internal temperature 180°F/82°C in the thigh.
THE SAUCE
- In a large saucepan, heat 2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil over medium heat. Add finely minced carrot, onion, celery and garlic and bring to a simmer. Cook until sauce thickens. Add Harissa Sauce and combine with cooked lentils.
- Pour over cooked pasta and stir gently until mixed evenly.
- Combine pasta mixture and toppings. Garnish with finely sliced chives. Serve hot.
TURKEY BRIE, CRANBERRY, APPLE PANINI
Ingredients
- 3 oz. Butterball Turkey leftovers, cooked, sliced
- 2 slices multi-grain bread
- 4 tsp butter, softened
- 2 tbsp prepared cranberry chutney
- 1 tbsp. Dijonnaise
- 2 oz. sliced Brie cheese
- 3 slices unpeeled corded crisp apple
Directions
- Spread back side of each slice of bread with butter.
- Spread other side of sliced bread with cranberry chutney and spread other side of second slice with Dijonnaise. These should face inside the Panini.
- Layer turkey, Brie, apple slices and spinach over chutney. Cover with second slice of bread, Dijonnaise facing spinach.
- Grill sandwich in heated panini grill 4 to 6 minutes or until golden brown on both sides and cheese is melted. Cut sandwich in half and serve.
COOKING INSTRUCTIONS
- Preheat oven to 325°F (165°C).
- Before removing plastic bag place roast under warm, running water for 1 minute.
- Place turkey on rack in shallow roasting pan.
- Cook until meat thermometer reads 165°F (74°C) – approximately 3 – 3 ½ hours.
- Let stand for 10 minutes before removing netting and slicing.
FAQS
Is it better to bake a turkey covered or uncovered?
Do you cook a turkey covered or uncovered? You should cook your turkey uncovered.
Can you cook Butterball turkey without thawing?
You Can Cook This One Directly From Frozen. Butterball’s new cook-from-frozen turkey goes directly from the freezer to the table, no thawing needed.
How do you keep a Butterball turkey moist?
Add about 4 cups of water inside the roasting pan to keep the bird in a moist environment. You can tuck the wing tips underneath the bird to avoid those becoming too crispy fast.
Are Butterball turkeys fully cooked?
Butterball Smoked Whole Turkeys are fully cooked and ready to eat.
How to keep turkey skin from burning?
Place the turkey in the fryer before the oil reaches its cooking temperature, around 250 degrees Fahrenheit.
What are the benefits of cooking a turkey in a bag?
There’s a lot to love about cooking a turkey in an oven bag. A heat-safe bag means faster cook time, minimal clean up and extra-juicy meat.
Why brine a turkey before roasting?
More importantly, that water stays put even after the meat is cooked. By brining meat, you can decrease the amount of total moisture loss by 30 to 40%.
How long does it take to defrost a turkey?
You can roughly work out how long a turkey or joint will take to defrost by thawing in the fridge for 10-12 hours per kilogram.
How do I know if my turkey is cooked without thermometer?
Cut the leg apart at the thigh and check there is no pink meat, the juices run clear, and the meat is piping hot.