Turkey

[Chef Kevin]

Yeah, this year, I am going to bard my turkey with bacon, since I can't get any cull fat around here. There are no meat markets or butchers around here.

Yeah, I can work bacon into anything!!!

I am stoked for Thanksgiving!!!

[julirama723]

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I've heard a lot of people do this--"weave" the bacon on the turkey (I'm imagining the seats of those tacky-colored uncomfortable metal-frame lawn chairs) and cook it slowly.

[Chef Kevin]

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yep. fat goes into the meat and keeps it moist.
oh so yummy!

[mizjewels]

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ok how does one do this? Does the bacon go over the skin or under it?

[Chef Kevin]

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I put strips on the top of the skin and I put bits of bacon and some butter and herbs under the skin.

[Chicklady]

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I have always thought of turkey as dry and boring and would never cook it. However, they are giving us one at work this year (probably in lieu of a raise ) so I appreciate the bacon idea!! Thank you!