How To Cook A Turkey Crown

Alright, Listen Up! It's Turkey Crown Time!

So, you've decided to take the plunge and cook a turkey crown, huh? Well, buckle up, buttercup, 'cause we're about to embark on a wild ride through the wonderful world of poultry. Now, before we dive in, let's get one thing straight: a turkey crown is not the head of a turkey that's been crowned king of the farm. No, no, no. It's just the breast part of the bird, all neat and tidy, ready for you to work your culinary magic on it.

First Things First: The Prep Work

Now, I'm not one to brag, but I've got a secret weapon when it comes to prepping a turkey crown. You ready for this? It's a sharp knife. I know, I know, groundbreaking stuff, right? But seriously, a sharp knife is your best friend here. It'll make light work of removing any string or netting that's holding your crown together.

Next up, we've got the salt. Now, I'm not talking about a light sprinkle here, folks. We're talking a generous helping, like you're giving your turkey a snow day. Why so much, you ask? Well, salt is like the fairy godmother of the culinary world. It draws out moisture, helps the bird cook more evenly, and gives your turkey that lovely, golden skin. Plus, it's a great excuse to use up all those leftover salt packets from your fast-food days. You know the ones I'm talking about. Don't act like you don't have a drawer full of them.

Now, Let's Get Stuffed

Alright, now that your turkey crown is looking like a salt lick, it's time to stuff it. And no, I don't mean with your ex's old letters or that pair of socks you can't quite part with. We're talking herbs and garlic here, people. Slip them under the skin, get them in there good. It's like giving your turkey a little aromatic hug.

But wait, there's more! Why not stuff the cavity too? I mean, it's just sitting there, looking all empty and sad. Throw in some more herbs, maybe a lemon or two, and if you're feeling fancy, a handful of those fancy pants dried cranberries. Your turkey will thank you, and so will your taste buds.

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Time to Get Cooking

Alright, the moment you've been waiting for: cooking the darn thing. Now, I know what you're thinking, "But insert name here, how long do I cook this bad boy for?" Well, grab your calculator, 'cause we're about to do some math. You want to cook your turkey crown at about 190°C (that's 375°F for those of you still using the dark side of the Force, also known as Fahrenheit). And you want to cook it for about 20 minutes per 450g (that's a pound for the imperialists among us). So, if your crown weighs 1.36kg (that's 3 pounds), you're looking at about an hour and a half of cooking time.

But wait, don't just stick it in the oven and forget about it! No, no, no. You've got to keep an eye on it. And how do you do that, you ask? Well, you could use one of those fancy schmancy meat thermometers. But where's the fun in that? No, no, no. You grab a meat thermometer, stick it in the thickest part of the crown, and when it reads 74°C (that's 165°F), you know it's done. If it's not, well, you might want to invest in a better thermometer. Or maybe you just need to learn to read better. I'm not here to judge.

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Resting is the New Cooking

Alright, so your turkey crown is cooked, and it's looking mighty fine. But don't you dare slice into it just yet! No, no, no. You've got to let it rest. I know, I know, it's hard to resist the temptation. But trust me, it's worth the wait. While your turkey is resting, it's reabsorbing all those lovely juices, making it even more delicious. Plus, it gives you time to make your sides. Or, you know, catch up on your Netflix shows. I won't tell if you won't.

And There You Have It

And that, my friends, is how you cook a turkey crown. It's not as hard as it looks, I promise. Just remember: salt, stuff, cook, rest. And if all else fails, there's always the trusty old rotisserie chicken from the supermarket. But shh, don't tell my turkey that.