MAYO MAGIC: THE SECRET TO JUICY THANKSGIVING TURKEY
The turkey undoubtedly takes center stage among the many culinary delights that grace the Thanksgiving table. While there are plenty of methods for cooking a turkey, many chefs and home cooks swear by the “mayo method” as the best way to achieve a moist and flavorful Thanksgiving turkey — here’s why! Moisture Lock One of the biggest challenges when roasting a turkey is maintaining its moisture. The mayo method involves slathering the turkey with a layer of mayonnaise
a subtle and rich flavor, the result doesn’t taste like mayonnaise at all! (Mayo haters can breathe a sigh of relief.) Even Browning Applying mayonnaise to the turkey creates an even and beautiful browning effect on the skin. This enhances the visual appeal and contributes a succulent and slightly crispy texture. Spice Kick Don’t worry — you’re not using only mayonnaise on your turkey. The mayo method serves as an excellent base
powder, sage, cayenne, and rosemary are all great options.
Simple Preparation The mayo method streamlines your preparation process — here’s what to do:
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Allow your turkey to thaw. Create your custom mayonnaise by mixing it with your seasonings of choice. Dry the turkey with paper towels and season it with salt and pepper. Gently separate the skin from the bird and slide in cubes of butter. Rub the entire turkey with your mayonnaise mixture, inside and out. Bake at 450 F for 30 minutes. Then lower the temperature to 325 F and cook for 15 minutes per pound.
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before roasting. Because mayonnaise contains oil, it helps lock in moisture during cooking, resulting in a juicy and tender turkey.
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for your choice of seasonings. You can create your own mixture before applying it to the turkey. Thyme, parsley, garlic
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Flavor Infusion If you’re a mayo lover, you’ll agree it’s delicious! While it gives the turkey
This Thanksgiving, give the mayo method a whirl — you and your guests won’t be disappointed!
Navigate Our Complex History with Gratitude and Respect
As we prepare for our Thanksgiving feasts, it is essential to look back at the history of the holiday and all the unique traditions that have developed over the years. Today, we celebrate with an extravagant turkey dinner and share what we are grateful for. While the origin of Thanksgiving has many myths, the act of uniting with our loved ones in harmony amid a delicious dinner will always be a pivotal practice in the United States. Even so, remembering the true history and culture of Native Americans is just as important. History of Harmony or Hardships In school, we all remember wearing pilgrim hats or even handmade feather headdresses as we sang and celebrated a peaceful partnership. We were taught that the pilgrims were welcomed by the Native Americans (without detailing which specific tribe), and that the two
groups celebrated their joyful alliance with the first Thanksgiving feast.
As the months passed, the Wampanoag people taught the pilgrims how to harvest and hunt. In November 1621, after the pilgrims had their first successful corn harvest, Governor William Bradford planned a celebratory feast and invited their Native American allies. How We Celebrate Today This first feast created an American tradition and the holiday we all celebrate today. We were once thankful for our first harvest, and now, we show gratitude for all we have today. However, we should still be mindful of the past. We can preserve and celebrate the positives of this holiday while also remembering the history of our Native Americans. Let us celebrate this Thanksgiving while remembering the contributions of Native American culture, our families and all that we have in our modern world, including the plentiful foods on our table today!
While this retelling has some truth, it glosses over an abundance of unsavory realities. In fact, the tribe that the pilgrims actually dined with was the Wampanoag, and the tribe has made it clear for many years that this cheerful version isn’t true to their history. The True Story of Thanksgiving When the colonists first set foot in New England in the spring of 1621, they suffered from a treacherous journey across the Atlantic where almost half the passengers perished. The Wampanoag tribe observed their arrival, and to protect themselves, they proposed an alliance. This union allowed the pilgrims to learn how to survive from the Wampanoags and, in return, have the colonists as an asset against other tribes — a mutual commitment to help one another survive.
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