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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Goderich Signal-Star, 1983-12-07, Page 59Pugs i2 1HI FIDELI X-10 Interplay System: The all -in -one high performance audio system. Features slim, vertical styling, linear tracking turntable, AM -FM stereo, six preset FM stations, cassette deck with exclusive Music Program Selection System feature, 3 -way speakeFs and much more. NOW SPECIALLY PRICED ATJLIST .. . S77u BEST MITSUBISHI® CONSUMER ELECTRONICS GROVES DEAL AND APPLIANCE CENTRE IN TOWN "We do our very own service" 10 HURON STREET CLINTON 482-9414 a praetical gift 10 w - iol'o triaCe h 521-0 Phone TE EN0„SES Ea, ,C/ It -05 Ho M ED P �Np``'E JG.4 �///�����,yyy000��� vaQSEN1E0 BALLrifi . g`Gp^TupE £o wJSHOp�1 A practical and thoughtful Drift for that "hard-to-bu` for99 person on your Christmas list ULAY LTD. Home Care Building Centre SEAFORTH - 527-0910 10 Wellington (:I.I NTO - 182-3405 The Ch "stmas turkey - cooked to perfection Turkey is a central part of many Christmas dinners. However, improper handling can spoil the festivities, says Monica Beaumont, foods and nutrition specialist with the Ministry of Agriculture and Food's rural organizations and services branch. Turkey may be purchased either fresh or frozen. If you buy a fresh turkey wrap it loosely with foil or waxed paper and place the turkey in the coldest part of the refrigerator. Cook in two to three days. If you buy a frozen tuntey, tnaw it ui the original plastic wrapper to protect the meat from contamination. A frozen turkey can be thawed in the refrigerator, in cold water or at room temperature. The refrigerator is the ideal place to thaw the bird. Allow about 10 hours per kilogram (five hours per pound). The cold water method takes about two hours per kg (one hour per lb.). Immerse the turkey in cold water and occasionally change the water. To thaw the bird at room temperature, place the wrapped turkey in a brown paper bag or cover it with a towel. The bag or towel will keep the surface cold while the bird is thawing. Once the bird is thawed, refrigerate and cook within 24 hours. Never leave the thaw- ed bird sitting at room temperature, she says. To prepare, remove the plastic bag from the tukey's cavity. Simmer the neck and giblets in salted water until tender (about one to two hours) and use in soup or gravy. Season cavity or stuff with your favorite stuffing. If you plan to stuff the turkey allow 125 millilitres (one-half cup) stuffing per one- half kilogram (one pound) of turkey. Stuff turkey just before roasting to prevent bacterial growth. Stuffing should be loosely packed to allow heat to penetrate more quickly. To roast turkey, place on a rack in a shallow pan and brush with butter or cook- ing oil. Cover loosely with foil leaving open at sides. Roast bird at 160 degrees Celsius (325 degrees Fahrenheit). Temperatures lower than 150 degrees Celsius (300 degrees Fahrenheit) are not safe. The turkey is cooked when the centre of the stuffing reaches a temperature of 70 degrees Celsius (160 degrees Fahrenheit) or for an =stuffed bird when the thickest part of the thigh reaches a temperature of 85 degrees Celsius (185 degrees Fahrenheit). If a meat ther- mometer is not available use the following chart as a guideline. The turkey is cooked when the thickest part of the drumstick is very soft and the whole drumstick moves easily at the joint. kg three four five seven nine 11 Cooking Times Turkey Weight Cooking Time I Hours ) 3'/z to 4 4 to 43/4 41/2 to 5'/4 5'/4tosix 53/4 to 61/2 6'/4 to seven lbs. seven nine 11 15 20 24 For a golden brown color remove the foil for the last 15 minutes to 30 minutes, and baste. After serving, remove the st the turkey and refrigerate it. Rem. cooked meat from the bones and stor refrigerator for three to four days, or freezer for one month. Say "Hello"toa Great Gift Idea Buy someone a new Master Membership in the CAA AutoClub this Christmas. When you do, we'll give you a HANDY ELECTRONIC Telephone as a gift Value '24.95 The CAA AutoClub Membership is a gift your loved ones will .% appreciate this year and all year through. Offer expires Dec. 24013 NOT TO BE USED TOWARDS AN ASSOCIATE MEMBERSHIP OR RENEWALS