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Basting cloth for turkey

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Tjcoley
Tjcoley Posts: 3,551
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Anyone ever do a turkey using a basting cloth like Michael Symon?  Cheesecloth soaked in melted butter, broth, seasonings and draped over the bird while it cooks?  Sounds interesting.
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  • Mickey
    Mickey Posts: 19,674
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    Nope. Used to use a brown paper bag that had been buttered inside. That was in the oven days.
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  • RRP
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    Wow that brings back memories! I remember my Mother tried that one time when I was a kid. She just used an old thin dishtowel, but I recall it stuck to and ripped the finished skin in spots and that upset her that it wasn't picture perfect!
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  • Tjcoley
    Tjcoley Posts: 3,551
    edited November 2014
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    Here's a link to the process

    http://spinachtiger.com/no-baste-holiday-turkey-roasted-with-cheesecloth-technique/




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  • Roadpuke0
    Roadpuke0 Posts: 529
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    I tried it once and really saw no advantage. Keep it moist and it won't stick. The cheese cloth is what I tried.
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  • Carolina Q
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    Not familiar with that one, but I just read about apl's edible basting brush yesterday. Don't know why since his cooks involve way too many steps (and ingredients) for me to ever mess with. Anyway, here's his basic Board Dressing with a link to his basting brush. Baste with it, then chop it up and add to the dressing.

    I hate it when I go to the kitchen for food and all I find are ingredients!                                                                                                                                                                                                                           

    Michael 
    Central Connecticut 

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  • Skiddymarker
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    Have only heard of this, never seen it - thanks for the link, that's my learned something today item. 

    In the egg, seems to me the reflected dome heat is a bit more intense than the big white clock in the kitchen. I've had to foil egged birds to keep the skin from drying too much regardless of how much I basted them, while oven turkeys needed only the basting. 

    In the egg this might work like a hot damn or it might just epoxy the cloth to the bird. Will leave it to you to try it and report back. Thanks for the link - very interesting. 
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  • QDude
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    I did it once and decided it didn't help in any way.

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  • audrey12
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    When considering a basting cloth for turkey, opt for durability and heat resistance in custom clothing labels. Incorporate your brand logo for personalized recognition.
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  • DoubleEgger
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  • Money_Hillbilly
    Money_Hillbilly Posts: 440
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    I have done it for 40 years.  Perfect Turkey every time.  Soak a bar towel in olive oil.



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  • lkapigian
    lkapigian Posts: 10,765
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    DoubleEgger said:

    LoL
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    Should we be concerned if our resident bots start their own threads and posting comments among themselves??


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