What is the best way to stuff a turkey?
Stuffing should be prepared and placed in the turkey immediately before the turkey is placed in the oven for cooking. When making stuffing ahead of time, wet and dry ingredients should be refrigerated separately and combined right before stuffing the turkey. Turkeys should be stuffed loosely, with about 3/4 cup of stuffing per pound of turkey. For additional tips on stuffing a turkey, check the following link: http://www.eatturkey.com/consumer/cookinfo/stuffing.html However, today’s trend is to cook stuffing separately from turkey, the reason being safety and speed. Stuffing must reach a temperature of 165 F. Keep in mind that stuffing adds mass to the turkey, extending required roasting time. By the time enough heat has reached the stuffing to reach the desired 165 F, the delicate turkey breast may have exceeded the desired internal temperature. • What is Turducken? Turducken, the Cajun specialty from the south central part of Louisiana, contains three boned birds and three stuffings:
