European Stars and Stripes (Newspaper) - November 23, 1985, Darmstadt, Hesse                                Page 18 the stars and stripes saturday november 23. 1985 of foolery cooking the thanksgiving Turkey by United press International t up american Turkey federation says 45million turkeys. Fresh and Frozen will be cooked in America Lor thanksgiving  13 million More served up for Christmas the american forces information service reports thai 3.465 tons of Turkey at a Cost of $7 million have been purchased to feed thanksgiving and Christmas dinners to military personnel. Dod civilians oversea1. And their friends and families scientifically according to the Turkey federation s Turkey answer Book there s no difference Between fresh and Etc urn turkeys in eating Quality or flavor. The Ruri or difference is that Frozen Birds keep almost a year. A fresh Bird should be cooked three to four Days after i a purchased  Rorty. The author of  Brady s Good food Cookbook Norton. $19.95. Prefers fresh Turkey. If that s not available go Lor he Frozen since it s better than Raj meal according to Brody. A new York times health columnist when buying a Turkey tha federation advises look for a circular Symbol that indicates the Turkey has been inspected by the department of agriculture. That Seal insures wholesomeness. A shield shaped Symbol carries the Grade. Us a Grade a Means the Turkey has Good body conformation and Knish. Most turkeys sold at retail Are Grade a. Says the federation. Thaw a Frozen Turkey in its original wrapper on a tray in the refrigerator thawing in the refrigerator instead of 3t room Tempe lure Lowers risk of bacterial growth and preserves the flavor Quality the federation Suys. Allow two to Lour Days for thawing depending on the size of the Turkey says Lori Patane. The coordinator of the Turkey talk line run by the producers of Buller Ball Frozen turkeys How Many pounds of Turkey should b9 purchased per person 1 As a Rule of thumb the Turkey federation recommends one Pound per person for turkeys under 16 pounds Lor turkeys 16 pounds and More allow v Pound per person neophyte May want to refer to the following questions and answers from the Turkey answer Book q. What r. The Best Way to roast a whole Turkey a. Ii is Best to follow directions that come with the Turkey. Ii there Are none use the following method preheat oven to 325 degrees. Remove plastic wrap. Remove giblets from Turkey s cavity and neck. Rinse Turkey Well and Pat dry with paper towels. Season or Stutt Turkey cavity if desired. Return legs of Turkey to the Metal Hook lock or tuck under the band of skin under the Tail. Tuck Wing tips under the Back of the Turkey. Place the Turkey breast up on a rack in a roasting pan. Brush with melted Margarine or Oil if desired. Place a tent of aluminium foil glistening Side in. And loosely cover the whole Turkey to prevent Over Browning. Use the following time Chart for approximate roasting times the first Ligure is the weight the second is the time for an in stuffed Bird the third is the time for stuffed Bird 6 to 8 pounds in stuffed 1v to 2v. Hours stuffed 3 to 3v hours 8 to 12 pounds in stuffed. 3 to 4 hours stuffed 3vj to 4 hours 12 to 16 pounds a stuffed. 3 ? to 4vz hours stuffed 4 to so hours 16 to 20 pounds in stalled 4 to 5 hours stuffed. 5v to 6hours. 20 to 24 pounds in stuffed. 3" to 5vj hours stuffed. 6 to 7 hours 24 to 28 pounds a stuffed. 5 to 6 j hours stuffed. 7 to Xvi hours. Q. What s the Best Way to test Lor oneness a. The Best Way is using a thermometer. Place the Point of the thermometer in the thickest part inside the thigh without touching the Bone or in the thickest part of the breast when cooking a whole or half breast. Remove the Turkey from the oven when the thermometer registers 180 to 185 degrees in the thigh or 170 degrees in the breast. Then allow it to stand for 15 to 20 minutes before carving an alternative Way to Check Tor oneness is wiggling a drumstick. It s done if he leg joint moves freely. Or plunge a Long lined Lork into the deepest part of the leg joint then press the area it the juices Are Clear in color the Turkey is done Tinaa Epy says us fmou6ht�f/f