Anyone ever use an oven bag for turkey
On Fri 28 Nov 2008 10:09:59a, blake murphy told us...
> On Thu, 27 Nov 2008 11:22:20 -0500, Nancy Young wrote:
>
>> Wayne Boatwright wrote:
>>> On Thu 27 Nov 2008 09:13:55a, Nancy Young told us...
>>>
>>>> notbob wrote:
>>>>> Turns out mom's roasting pan is a wee bit too small for the turkey,
>>>>> but she just happens to have a couple turkey-size oven bags. I
>>>>> intend on using one to prevent splatter and possible drippage off
>>>>> the legs. Anything I should know? Does the turkey brown with a
>>>>> bag?
>>>>
>>>> Sara Moulton was on Good Morning America, someone called
>>>> in with that question. A) She liked the way the turkey turned
>>>> out, very moist, B) She didn't follow directions that said to put
>>>> oil on the skin, so it wasn't crispy. I doubt it would be crispy
>>>> anyway.
>>>
>>> I think it makes a great turkey, but it¢s true that the skin isn¢t as
>>> crispy. I rub mine with butter, under and over the skin. That
>>> helps. You can also brown it under the broiler after removing from
>>> the bag.
>>
>> Perfect. The skin isn't a big deal for me, but I know people like
>> it, plus you'd want that nice browned look.
>>
>>>> She also said it produced a good amount of drippings that made
>>>> wonderful gravy.
>>>
>>> Yes, the drippings are great, and they do make a wonderful gravy.
>>
>> Sounds good to me. Seems funny that you would have the
>> advice since maybe I'm just really confused, but I thought you
>> hated turkey. (laugh)
>>
>> nancy
>
> it's called 'know the enemy.'
>
> your pal,
> blake
>
>
LOL! It is indeed.
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Wayne Boatwright
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