Last-second Christmas turkey blunder people make that stops it from being moist
dailyrecord.co.ukA chef has revealed the common turkey mistake people make when prepping their cooked bird for Christmas Day.The cook, who goes by @poppycooks on TikTok, has told her followers to "Say NO to dry turkey" this festive season, as she shares common mistakes people make when cooking their Christmas dinner.Poppy has said that people are cooking their turkey wrong, and her top tips will ensure that you won't be chewing on a dry piece of meat this season.
The chef added: "If I hear one more person say that Turkey is dry, it's not the Turkey's problem - it's the way you are cooking it!"She said that one of the most important things is to leave the turkey "to rest for half an hour at least" after cooking.
Resting allows the juices to soak into the meat and create tasty moisture. So, if you're one of those people who takes the turkey out of the oven and carves it straight away, think twice.
Waiting 30 minutes as per Poppy's advice could ensure it doesn't dry out.Poppy says the first step for a moist turkey is to put their turkey in a dry brine for around three days to "make it more succulent and absolutely delicious".
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