11 Terms
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self-basting turkey
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A technique used to increase flavor, juiciness and weight in a turkey, poultry and other meats. Also known as enhanced meets, self-basting turkeys are injected or vacuum treated with water and ...
natural turkey
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Contrary to its apparent meaning, the term makes no reference to the way the turkey was raised. Instead, natural turkeys are birds that have been minimally processed and contain no artificial ...
kosher turkey
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Turkeys that are grain-fed without the use of antibiotics and are allowed to roam freely. Kosher turkeys are processed and inspected under rabbinical supervision. The process includes soaking the ...
hen turkey
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These are female turkeys, usually weighing from 8 to 16 pounds. On the other hand, tom turkeys are males, usually weighing from 18 to 32 pounds. Hen turkeys used to offer more white meat in the past. ...
tom turkey
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These are males turkeys, usually weighing from 18 to 32 pounds. On the other hand, hen turkeys are males, usually weighing from 8 to 16 pounds. Tom turkeys used to offer less white meat compared to ...
free range turkey
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Free range turkeys are those that are allowed to venture into the wild periodically for better tasting meet. However, most growers just open part of their turkey house to a common yard for a short ...
gourd
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A member in the pumpkin family, gourds are usually dried so their shells can be used for a variety of decorative purposes. Gourds can be carved to make into bowls or dishes, or used purely as a ...
