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#102666 by philbymon
Thu Mar 04, 2010 6:12 pm
So, in trying to save $ on groceries, I bought a big ol' cheap turkey, figuring to munch on it for a buncha days.

When I cooked it, I was surprized to see that it was done a whole hour earlier than I'd expected. I put some potatoes in to bake, & worked on the rest of my family's meal. After 40 minutes or so, I checked the potatoes, only to find they weren't done. This puzzled me, until I looked up & discovered that I'd cooked the turkey on the Broiler setting, instead of bake. So the top of the bird was done, but I had my suspicions about the bottom...so I put it in for the extra hour, & now it's dried out as bad as any I've ever eaten.

I'm a big fat dummy, ain't I?

:evil:

I'm so mad I could spit.

Still, I'm gonna eat the damned thing if it kills me! It does make a pretty good sandwich...if a little chewy...maybe it'll work in soup?

I don't make too many mistakes in the kitchen, but when I do make one, it's a doooooooozy!

#102668 by Groove-in
Thu Mar 04, 2010 6:20 pm
Well, Beef jerky. How about, Turkey jerky, anyone ? :lol:

#102669 by jimmydanger
Thu Mar 04, 2010 6:48 pm
I've heard someone called a turkey before, and a jerk, but never a turkey jerky.

My ex-wife cooked our first turkey with the bag of giblets and neck still inside. Then again she burned down our kitchen cooking french fries.
#102670 by Sir Jamsalot
Thu Mar 04, 2010 6:54 pm
philbymon wrote:Still, I'm gonna eat the damned thing if it kills me! It does make a pretty good sandwich...if a little chewy...maybe it'll work in soup?


Dude, go nab that deer that's been taunting you.

#102671 by philbymon
Thu Mar 04, 2010 7:00 pm
Funny you should mention that, Chris. There were 4 out there this morning, but I had to leave to do a small job.

No big loss, though. they were small. (& young & tender)

#102672 by Chippy
Thu Mar 04, 2010 7:04 pm
No biggy.
Just get some veg and dump the thing in a crock pot with about an inch and a half of chicken stock or perhaps some water with stock cubes + veg and put it in the oven on a fairly low heat. You could add thinly chopped onions too if you want which will give it a nice flavor.

The bit you cooked at the top will come out like jerky, nice and chewy, the rest will be good too. :wink:

#102675 by jw123
Thu Mar 04, 2010 8:20 pm
You keep cooking that thing its gonna look like the turkey on Christmas Vacation

You might give the ole crock pot a try

#102736 by Chippy
Fri Mar 05, 2010 12:30 pm
Well?
How did it turn out Chef?
:roll:

#102738 by philbymon
Fri Mar 05, 2010 12:49 pm
Actually, it wasn't all that bad. The legs were the toughest part. The breast was a lil dry, but the thighs are perfect. Makes good sandwiches. The gravy is pretty damned good, too.

I'm still watching for them deer! Need more free meat!

I think I'm gonna hafta start up rabbit prpduction again. I did that when Ian was a little guy to save money. Jace is almost at the age to start him on chores, like feeding the rabbits...maybe another year from now, LOL, he isn't even three, yet.

#102739 by Chippy
Fri Mar 05, 2010 12:53 pm
So it was like Jerky then :D
Oh dear, look out young-un. Dads gunn put yah to work. :D

philbymon wrote:Actually, it wasn't all that bad. The legs were the toughest part. The breast was a lil dry, but the thighs are perfect. Makes good sandwiches. The gravy is pretty damned good, too.

I'm still watching for them deer! Need more free meat!

I think I'm gonna hafta start up rabbit prpduction again. I did that when Ian was a little guy to save money. Jace is almost at the age to start him on chores, like feeding the rabbits...maybe another year from now, LOL, he isn't even three, yet.

#102741 by philbymon
Fri Mar 05, 2010 1:03 pm
The sooner you get them doing stuff every day, the easier it gets when they get older, imho. When they're really young, they LIKE the chores, at 1st. They get so proud & stuff. Right now Jace's job is to let the dogs in, sometimes the cats, too. He gets excited when I let 'em out, & even more so when I ask him to let 'em out.

Ian was feeding the rabbits at age 4. I think that was part of what made him a responsible adult...He also learned at a young age where meat comes from. He developed attachments to the breeders, & often searched the yard for special weedy treats for his favorites. He also learned to stay away from the bucks...heh heh heh

#102742 by Chippy
Fri Mar 05, 2010 1:17 pm
Nope I agree Phil.
I was always doing chores from a very early age in all areas. It does make you a better person for certain so long as you say you start off early.

A good dose of responsibility never hurt anyone did it.

philbymon wrote:The sooner you get them doing stuff every day, the easier it gets when they get older, imho. When they're really young, they LIKE the chores, at 1st. They get so proud & stuff. Right now Jace's job is to let the dogs in, sometimes the cats, too. He gets excited when I let 'em out, & even more so when I ask him to let 'em out.

Ian was feeding the rabbits at age 4. I think that was part of what made him a responsible adult...He also learned at a young age where meat comes from. He developed attachments to the breeders, & often searched the yard for special weedy treats for his favorites. He also learned to stay away from the bucks...heh heh heh

#102766 by Slacker G
Fri Mar 05, 2010 4:50 pm
Sometimes my dog won't even eat my cooking. :(

#102797 by gbheil
Fri Mar 05, 2010 11:47 pm
Rabbits ??

I love rabbit, but dang they stink when you clean em. :(

I usually go for the swampers, local LARGE subspecies of the cottontail.

I've heard domestic rabbits are a pain in the arse.

Is that true Phil ??

Like to do a big chicken coop too.

#102804 by ANGELSSHOTGUN
Sat Mar 06, 2010 1:10 am
My grandparents used to raise angoras for the wool. They had hundreds.... The secret was ...RUN.... past the cages so you did NOT get soaked,,,,[not water].
Dinner,,,,, We are having chicken,,,, The other kind. :)

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