How Long and at What Temp. Should I Cook a 19 Pound Turkey?

[mhking]

What does the turducken taste like? Does the meat taste like individual pieces of turkey,duck and chicken or does it taste like a unique kind of fowl? John Madden opened one up, with his bare hands, at half time on MNF-his bird fell apart and looked very unappealing-perhaps his caveman cutting technique was the reason.Do the layers stay separate when the bird is carved ? Is there stuffing between the layers?

It's got it's own unique taste - but it's good! You can see the individual layers, but not necessarily tell them apart on your plate. The only thing that was discernable as separate was the stuffing; which in our case was a cajun sausage dressing. It was fantastic.

The only downside was when I started carving. Because it looks like a full-sized turkey in the pan, I immediately began to carve it like a turkey, i.e, slicing across the breast. Just remember: it's boneless! Slice all the way down & through - you won't hit any bone/gristle.

If you get a chance to get one - do! It's great!

[tubebender]

We haven't heard from you in over 6 hours...Should we call 911 or your next of kin ?

[xzins]

If you cook it breast side down it doesn't dry out....and no need to baste it.

[tet68]

Here in the forge we cook them at 2100 degrees for about 2.5 minutes. Give that crusty exterior known as Pittsburg style while the interior is still pink and moist.

I understand the latest thing is "Drunken Turkey Aussie style"
Now in "Drunken Chicken" the bird is set upright over a tallboy can of your favorite quality malt beverage on the
barbeeQ.
In "Drunken Turkey", again the bird is set upright over a giant can of Fosters. The steaming malt does wonders.

[VMI70]

ROTFL

You guys are good--very good!

[VMI70]

Real men don't use electric knives.

[carlo3b]

I'm not too sure about that Pro stuff, but if you have any Leftovers, I might just be the man!...LOL

[Squantos]

Electric Gas powered knife .........

Ya'll Stay Safe !

[redhead]

Use a meat thermometer stuck into the thickest part of the thigh or breast. Poultry is completely cooked when the internal temperature reaches 180 degrees F.

[CDHart]

You should try www.allrecipes.com -- they have a wonderful search engine.

Carolyn