What is Turducken?
As if the traditional harassment of Thanksgiving was not enough, these food southern raised ante by creating a Turducken. It brings to the table "new meaning" layered taste ". Turducken consists of a regular turkey that has been extended and is full of boned duck. If that was not enough, the duck cavity is filled with boneless chicken and three are boiled together in perfect poultry harmony.
Although other southern states, including Texas, have requested the ownership of the original recipe Turducken, Lake Charles, Louisiana is reportedly his hometown. Some name of the famous chef Paul Prudhomme as his creator. His website has the most detailed instructions on how to prepare a Turducken feast, complemented by a sausage and corn bread or filling recipes. Although his recipes have a Cajun taste, Turducken may be ready to suit any preferences.
Turducken became a frozen accepted as the main course of thanksgiving, although many still consider it a peculiarity or simply bizarre. MThe traditionalists believe that it violates a unwritten rule on how Turkey should be prepared.
Turducken lovers say that layering of poultry produces a rich, diverse taste thanks to mixing all the juices of different birds that resist during cooking. It could be said that Turducken inspired a virtual cult, and many fans have decided to have a "Turducken Day" for Thanksgiving or during the following weekend. This is a way to have a more relaxed and causal gathering of friends or family without any stress and drama Thanksgiving.
There are several variations on Turducken, including Turdukkencorpheail, , which adds Cornish, Bažant and Quail Turducken. As long as birds get a smaller progressive and there is a space to save, people still try to get more birds into one. There is also a chuckey in which the chicken is filled with duck spaceK. Turduckens can be grilled, steamed or grilled and spiced to any preference.
Preparing Turducken is by no means an easy task. It requires about eight to nine hours of cooking in an oven of 225 ° Fahrenheit (107 ° C), except for the time to remove turkey, chicken and duck. The shopping list that creates a Turducken includes a turkey of 16 to £ 20 (7.25-9 kilograms), a duck of four to five pounds (1.8-2.25 kg) and a chicken three to four pounds (1.36-1.8 kg).
For cooks who have never had poultry, there are instructions on the Internet and in some general cookbooks. Some special butchers can offer the service for an additional cost. Upon completion of the release, the birds are laid, spreading with stuffing and spices, then layering tdal bird and so on. After the turkey is completely stuffed, it is pliable or tied to maintain its shape.
As soon as Turducken reaches an internal temperature of 165 ° F (74 ° C), it is ready to remove from the oven. After an hour of cooling should be cut in half and pOvé carved cross -cuts to reveal the laminated cross -section. This is where Turducken really shines. For an occasional chef, the idea of making Turducken is a real culinary performance. If this is the case, the Turduckens can be purchased in advance online for approximately $ 65 to $ 80 (USD) and are sent frozen and ready for cooking.