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- Turkeys are traditionally served at holiday dinners like Thanksgiving and Christmas
- Over 400 million turkeys are consumed in North America alone each yearGreen Living: Give Thanks to this Turkey
- Fresh, free range turkeys are becoming more popularGreen Living: Give Thanks to this Turkey
- A male turkey is a tom, while a female turkey is a henUniversity of Illinois: Turkey Facts
- A fryer is a sixteen week old turkeyUniversity of Illinois: Turkey Facts
- Roasters are around five-seven months of ageUniversity of Illinois: Turkey Facts
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Choosing the right turkey for your meal can be a confusing task if you're not sure what to look for. Whether you're preparing a feast for Thanksgiving or Christmas, or celebrating with your family there are many factors to consider. For tips on how to pick the right turkey for your meal, check out the links on this page.
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When planning your meal, you'll need to take into consideration how many guests you're planning to serve. The average serving size of turkey per person is about .75 pounds.Sound Money Tips: Tips on Buying a Thanksgiving TurkeyAs you're choosing a turkey, it makes no difference whether or not you choose a hen or a tom. While tom turkeys tend to be slightly larger, there taste and tenderness is primarily based not on their sex, but their age.USDA: Turkey Fact Sheets: From Farm to Table
Be sure you leave enough time to thaw your turkey if you've chosen a frozen bird. To thaw properly, you'll need to allow about one day for every five pounds of turkey.USDA: Turkey Fact Sheets: From Farm to Table
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Picking a Turkey Questions
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How do you cook a deep fried turkey? 1 AnswerI found a few pages with instructions on deep frying a turkey, along with what you should use, and so forth. (Will paste page urls since too much info on pages ... read more -
Did the people of Tamil migrate from Turkey? 1 AnswerNo. There is no connection whatsoever between the Tamil people, who are of the Dravidian group, and Turkey. read more -
What are your favorite options for leftover turkey? 8 AnswersThanksgiving Friday Pie. You put a layer of leftover dressing (or stuffing, if you're in a region where it's called that) at the bottom of a pie plate or pan... read more
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