Should I use a cheesecloth on my turkey?
Cover the top and sides of the turkey with cheesecloth. Heat butter/white wine mixture on low to warm, and use for basting. When butter white wine mixture runs low use pan juices. Remove cheesecloth 30-45 minutes before removing from oven and baste well to brown skin.
What does cheesecloth do for a turkey?
It can. The cheesecloth can help insulate the breast and slow down the cooking, which can help keep it from overcooking and drying out in the time needed to cook the dark meat through. Make sure to keep the cheesecloth moist as all times. Soaking it in butter before placing it on the turkey is one method.
What can I use instead of cheesecloth for turkey?
Since cheesecloth is cotton, other types of cotton fabric will work as a substitute. You can use a flour sack towel, pillowcase, bandana, scrap of fabric, clean cloth diaper, cloth napkin, or jelly bag to strain foods or contain little bundles of herbs.
How do I get my turkey golden brown?
Place turkey breast side up on a rack in a roasting pan. Rub with oil and pepper. Bake, uncovered, at 325° for 2-3/4 to 3-1/4 hours or until a thermometer inserted in thickest part of thigh reads 170°-175°. (Cover loosely with foil if turkey browns too quickly.)
Is it better to roast a turkey covered or uncovered?
To achieve that balance, the ideal is to let the bird spend time both covered and uncovered: We recommend covering your bird for most of the cooking time to prevent it from drying out, then removing the cover for the last 30 minutes or so to allow the skin to crisp.
Can you rub butter on turkey before cooking?
Don’t butter your bird Placing butter under the skin won’t make the meat juicier, though it might help the skin brown faster. However, butter is about 17 percent water, and it will make your bird splotchy, says López-Alt. Instead, rub the skin with vegetable oil before you roast.