How To Cook A Whole Turkey For Thanksgiving?

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Subsequently, question is,Is it safe to reheat turkey drumsticks in oven?

When reheating cooked turkey, the USDA also suggests adding a little broth or water and covering in the oven to retain moisture. Wrapping drumsticks in aluminum foil is ideal. Don’t worry that smoked turkey meat looks pink — smoked turkey legs cooked in the oven still look this pink, but are safe to eat.

Herein,Which is better turkey drumsticks or chicken legs?

Turkey drumsticks are much larger than chicken drumsticks, so you’ll only need 1 per person (2 at most). Warning: Don’t rinse your turkey legs before cooking them. Rinsing raw turkey won’t remove bacteria effectively, and in fact it could spread harmful germs around your kitchen and increase your chances of getting sick.

Besides,What’s the best way to cook turkey legs?

Season the water or broth. Boil the turkey legs for about 60 minutes. Bring the liquid to a rolling boil, then reduce it slightly to a low boil that won’t splash. After an hour, insert a meat thermometer into the thickest part of the meat. The turkey legs are ready when the internal temperature reaches 180ºF/82ºC.

What’s the best way to cook a turkey drumstick?

Heat the oil in a Dutch oven or another large ovenproof dish. Brown the meat on all sides. Add 250 ml/ 8.5 fl.oz/ 1 cup chicken stock, cover the pan and let cook gently for 15 minutes. In the meantime preheat the oven to 200 degrees Celsius/ 400 degrees Fahrenheit. Add the prepared vegetables and tomato paste to the pot.