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What are the basic ingredients needed to prepare a turducken? |
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A 20 to 25-pound turkey, a 4 to 5-pound duck, a 3-pound chicken and 14 cups of stuffing (3 cups inside the chicken, 7 cups between the chicken and duck, and 4 cups between the duck and the turkey). |
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How long does it take to prepare and cook a turducken?
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Preparation can take anywhere from 1 to 2 hours (for anyone willing to learn to de-bone poultry). The cooking time can take as long as 14 to 15 hours, depending on the size of the birds, but usually 8 to 12 hours. If you purchase a frozen, pre-assembled turducken, there's no prep time on your part, and cooking time is about 3-4 hours. Remember to let the turducken rest at least a 1/2-hour before carving.
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How do I serve a turducken?
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Carve the bird in half lengthwise and then crosswise so each slice reveals all 3 meats and stuffings.
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Can I serve just a turducken as the main dish at Thanksgiving, or should I also serve a plain turkey as well? |
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It’s a matter of personal taste. Keep in mind that turduckens can be spicy, so if you’ll be serving a crowd of people with different tastes, you may want to serve a regular turkey as well. |
