USDA Meat & Poultry Hotline Turkey Tips

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Thanksgiving is just days away – and you’re getting ready to cook the obligatory turkey. How big a turkey? Allow 1 pound of turkey per person. If not everyone likes light meat or dark meat – you can buy pieces rather than or in addition to – a whole bird. If you’re buying a fresh…

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Cooking Your Thanksgiving Turkey – Tips from the USDA

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Turkey Basics: Safe Cooking (If you still need help – USDA Meat & Poultry hotline at 1-888-MPHotline /1-888-674-6854 – open year round 10am to 6pm – or online at askkaren.gov )  A food thermometer should be used to ensure a safe minimum internal temperature of 165 °F has been reached to destroy bacteria and prevent…

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