Chat transcript: Turkey tips

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Published: November 24, 2008

The following is the transcript of a live chat with Chef Frank Terranova of Johnson and Wales University.

moderator says (2008-11-24 16:15:49):
Our live chat with an expert from Johnson & Wales University will begin at 5 pm.
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NBC 10 Guest says to Toni (2008-11-24 17:19:28):
hi
Toni says to (2008-11-24 17:19:36):
Hi
NBC 10 Guest says to Toni (2008-11-24 17:20:2):
i dont know if this works
Toni says to (2008-11-24 17:20:58):
I was told I can slow roast a turkey for 28 hrs. Is this true?
Toni says to (2008-11-24 17:21:14):
If so, how do I do it?
NBC 10 Guest says to Toni (2008-11-24 17:21:33):
dont its dangerous
Toni says to (2008-11-24 17:22:30):
Even if I cook it at a high temp. for the 1st hr.?
NBC 10 Guest says to moderator (2008-11-24 17:24:50):
the dept of health cautions against it its not advisable
Toni says to (2008-11-24 17:25:14):
thank you
NBC 10 Guest says to moderator (2008-11-24 17:25:30):
hopeit works
bigchicken says to (2008-11-24 17:29:41):
is brining a good idea?
NBC 10 Guest says to moderator (2008-11-24 17:30:5):
yesit is
bigchicken says to (2008-11-24 17:30:36):
is it true that it will keep the turkey moist even if you grill the turkey?
bigchicken says to (2008-11-24 17:31:50):
I like the idea of putting the turkey on the grill and freeing up the oven
NBC 10 Guest says to moderator (2008-11-24 17:32:48):
it will stay moist if you brine it for no longet than 1 day rinse it off and dry before cooking
bigchicken says to (2008-11-24 17:33:39):
thanks!
NBC 10 Guest says to moderator (2008-11-24 17:33:52):
do u have a brine recipe
bigchicken says to (2008-11-24 17:34:7):
no…do you have one to share?
NBC 10 Guest says to moderator (2008-11-24 17:34:41):
yes
bradey says to (2008-11-24 17:34:58):
How many minutes per pound for a fresh 33 lb turkey
NBC 10 Guest says to moderator (2008-11-24 17:36:4):
for every gallon of water use 1 cup kosher salt 1/2 cup sugar few cloves garlic 2 onions chopped 1 cup maple syrup
NBC 10 Guest says to moderator (2008-11-24 17:37:3):
stuffed or unstuffed turkey
bradey says to (2008-11-24 17:37:22):
stuffed
bigchicken says to (2008-11-24 17:38:9):
thanks so much fot the brine recipe..have a great Thanksgiving!
NBC 10 Guest says to moderator (2008-11-24 17:38:24):
you also hope it works
NBC 10 Guest says to moderator (2008-11-24 17:39:1):
33 pound will takealmost 8 hours
bradey says to (2008-11-24 17:40:47):
thanks thats what i thought . I did not know if i should know any other tips for cooking such a big turkey
NBC 10 Guest says to bradey (2008-11-24 17:41:38):
Baste it every 15 min after about an hour after putting it in the oven
bradey says to (2008-11-24 17:41:55):
thanks
bradey says to (2008-11-24 17:43:13):
What temp should the oven be at
NBC 10 Guest says to bradey (2008-11-24 17:43:22):
350
bradey says to (2008-11-24 17:44:18):
thanks Happy Thanksgiving!
NBC 10 Guest says to bradey (2008-11-24 17:45:3):
you also
rosapeggy says to (2008-11-24 17:58:17):
How long does a 27 stuffed turkey (was frozen) take to cook.
rosapeggy says to (2008-11-24 17:58:43):
If you use foil how long do you leave it on.
rosapeggy says to (2008-11-24 17:59:1):
At what temp.should you cook the 27 pound turkey
NBC 10 Guest says to (2008-11-24 17:59:7):
was it stuffed frozen
rosapeggy says to (2008-11-24 17:59:21):
no
NBC 10 Guest says to (2008-11-24 17:59:44):
it would take about7 1/2 to 8 hours
NBC 10 Guest says to (2008-11-24 18:1:0):
at 350 degrees
rosapeggy says to (2008-11-24 18:3:3):
what temperture should a meat thermonter read for a cooked turkey
rosapeggy says to (2008-11-24 18:3:33):
do you recommend not placing the stuffing in the turkey to cook and would it cook in less time
NBC 10 Guest says to (2008-11-24 18:3:38):
165 in the center of the stuffing and 180 into the thigh or thickest part of the breast
NBC 10 Guest says to (2008-11-24 18:4:23):
i have always stuffed a tuekey the most important thing on yours is baste it often
NBC 10 Guest says to (2008-11-24 18:8:6):
good luck
rosapeggy says to (2008-11-24 18:8:58):
Thank you, & Happy Thanksgiving
NBC 10 Guest says to (2008-11-24 18:9:7):
u 2
moderator says (2008-11-24 18:29:36):
Thanks to everyone who participated in our chat.  The chefs will be back Tuesday and Wednesday. Good night.
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