Gothamist: What's Fresh - Turkey, Part 2 (Preparation)

Ace

Wed, 15 Nov 2006 16:29:31 -0500

Good stuff. Are you going to have some stuffing recipes? Its the best part of I think is ironically called turkey day. Cuz turkey isn't even the best part! STUFFING IS!

Andrew Gottlieb

Wed, 15 Nov 2006 15:15:24 -0500

Yes the safety zone is important to be aware of read more here if you have concerns - http://www.fsis.usda.gov/Fact_Sheets/How_Temperatures_Affect_Food/index.asp Clearly do not leave a turkey on the counter in a 80 degree room for 4 hours, but do bring it above the 40 degrees that the USDA recommends before cooking. Please use common sense.

Peter

Wed, 15 Nov 2006 15:12:15 -0500

Um... bringing raw meat to room temperature? guess the danger zone means nothing? you need to elaborate better before people follow that bit of advice. Storing raw meat at room temperature for any length of time is dangerous. Bringing it up to room temperature immediately before cooking it should be okay. After all, if you take the turkey out of the refrigerator and put it into the oven, you are bringing it up to room temperature on its way up to 160 degrees.

natis

Wed, 15 Nov 2006 14:58:34 -0500

Um... bringing raw meat to room temperature? guess the danger zone means nothing? you need to elaborate better before people follow that bit of advice.