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Holiday mains guide
Tips, tricks & more for perfecting the art of your holiday meal.
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Your turkey questions, answered
When should I buy my fresh turkey?
Fresh turkey should be purchased only 1-2 days before cooking and stored at 40°F or below for optimal food safety.
When should I buy my frozen turkey?
Purchase frozen turkeys 1-2 weeks before your celebration to allow adequate thawing time and take advantage of excellent pricing. Frozen turkeys require 24 hours per 4-5 pounds when thawing in the refrigerator, so a 16-pound turkey needs 4 full days.
Should I wet brine or dry brine my turkey?
Both work well. Dry brining is easier (just salt the turkey 1-3 days ahead), takes less fridge space, and creates crispier skin. Wet brining requires more space and equipment but can add more flavor. Never brine 'enhanced,' 'self-basting,' or 'kosher' turkeys - they're already pre-brined.
What temperature means my turkey is done?
Turkey is safely cooked when it reaches 165°F internal temperature in three critical areas: the thickest part of the thigh, breast, and center of any stuffing. This temperature eliminates harmful bacteria while ensuring your turkey remains juicy.
How long are turkey leftovers good for?
Refrigerate all leftover turkey within 2 hours of cooking (1 hour if room temperature exceeds 90°F). When stored properly at 40°F or below, turkey leftovers remain safe for 3-4 days in the refrigerator or 2-6 months in the freezer for best quality. Always reheat to 165°F before eating.
Holiday meat buying guide for great meals to remember
This holiday season, gather everyone around the table for a great meal to remember. Shop for turkey, beef, chicken and ham at Pavilions. Whether you’re dreaming about juicy roast turkey for Thanksgiving, prime rib for New Year’s or ribeyes for a family gathering, you’re going to need to do some planning in advance to take care of everyone around the table.
So, where do you get started? Typically, planning for each person to get half a pound of meat tends to be a good rule of thumb that accounts not only for differences in appetite but also the opportunity to have leftovers. You can always adjust the amount of meat against the specific needs of your crowd. For example, if you have children at the table, they will usually eat less meat than the adults.
The table isn’t just about the meat, of course: take some time to think about what kind of sides would appeal to your crowd too. Rice gives you a blank canvas for a wide range of flavors, and winter squashes can give you a filling side that is also great for building up flavors the whole table can enjoy. Stuffing is perfect for turkey and ham; plan to have at least a cup or two for everyone to get their fill.
The last part of the year is a great time to celebrate with family and friends with great food. Build a great holiday menu and shop at Pavilions for everything on your list. Buy turkey, ham, chicken, appetizers and other holiday meal additions with easy pickup and delivery options.
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