Turkey is a favourite choice for Thanksgiving and Christmas. There are many jokes and stories surrounding the eating and preparation of turkey for Christmas and Thanksgiving. Turkey is also a good choice for meat all year round because it has less fat than chicken and tastes great. Cooking a turkey is not a task that anyone can perform. It takes practice and research and learning on the job. If you watch turkey cooking in your family when you were young then it will be easy for you.
If not it is not impossible to cook one. First stop is to hunt for turkey recipes and see which ones appeal to you. For beginners, please stick to simple ones. Check the turkey cooking time for the weight of your turkey. Turkey tends to be big and fleshy so it is important to allow enough time to cook through completely, otherwise the results could be disastrous.
Most people buy farm turkey but did you know that you could also go for wild turkey? That way you get to hunt for your turkey. The hunting takes place in spring and fall. Just remember to get a permit before setting for the bush and if it is your first time get an experienced friend to come along. Invite all the friends you want to impress and while carving it tell them you killed it yourself -they should be impressed. Turkey is also prepared into smoked turkey that is often used to prepare sandwiches.
