5 Things About Turkey

1. No wonder people get sleepy after Thanksgiving Day dinner. The rule of thumb – or is that rule of turkey – is to plan on each person eating 1 1/3 pounds of turkey.

2. Last year, 736 million pounds of turkey were eaten in the U.S.

3. So, how did turkey become as much a Thanksgiving staple as stuffing and mashed potatoes? Apparently the other white meat had been raised – and feasted on – as early as the 1500s. When the Pilgrims arrived in 1620, eating turkey was already a tradition.

4. Now, that you know how to pick a turkey, it’s imperative to know how to properly prep it. Rule #1 is to check that your oven temperature is accurate BEFORE the big day. It’s also good to know the turkey’s actual weight (minus ice, giblets and the neck) Here’s what else you need to know about getting the bird ready for cooking.

5. Aside from deciding whether to stuff or not to stuff, the last choice is whether you to roast your turkey, grill it, or deep fry it.