Can I roast a turkey overnight in an oven set at a low temperature?
No. Roasting a turkey at a temperature below 325 degrees F. allows harmful bacteria to multiply. These are the bacteria that can cause food poisoning and may be present on the raw turkey. Fortunately, they are easily destroyed with proper cooking techniques. Roasting the turkey at 325 degrees F. kills the bacteria yet produces meat that is moist and tender. What’s the best way to bring a turkey to a potluck? The best way is to roast the bird unstuffed; carve the meat off the carcass, cover and chill thoroughly. To reheat at the potluck, place sliced turkey in an oven-safe baking dish, add about 1/2 cup water, cover with foil, and heat in a 350 degree F oven about 30 to 45 minutes or until well-heated through. I have lots of turkey and stuffing leftover. What do I do with it? Before carving your turkey, be sure to remove all stuffing. The leftover stuffing can be refrigerated for up to 2 days. After dinner remove all meat from the carcass (this should be done within 2 hours of the turke
