Friday, November 16, 2007

Turducken FAQ's


The Turducken




Q. What is a turducken and how much does it weigh?

A. We now offer 2 different sizes of turduckens - a smaller 10 pound bird and our regular 15 pound bird.

The 15 pound version is a semi-boneless turkey stuffed with duck and chicken with layers of our delicious stuffing between each bird. You have the choice of either our traditional cajun sausage or a cornbread stuffing.

The 10 pound version is a semi-boneless turkey similar to the 15 pound version. For the 10 pound version, you have the choice of our traditional cajun sausage, a cornbread stuffing or a delicious breading mix.

Q. Is the turducken frozen and if so how do I defrost it?
A. The turducken is frozen in a vacuum sealed bag to retain it’s freshness. To defrost simply thaw in refrigerator for 2 days or for rapid thawing place in sink with cool water for 6-9 hours.

Q. How much does it cost to ship a turducken?
A. Please check the website or call for the latest pricing.

Q. How do I cook a turducken?
A. There are 3 options in cooking a turducken:

1. From Frozen Method
You may cook it from frozen solid. Remove from package, then place in deep baking pan covered tightly on the outer pan edges with foil, bake approximately 8 to 10 hours at 250°F or until internal temperature reaches 165°F. Before slicing remove cotton string and begin slicing then serve.

2. Thawing Method
Defrost instructions: Thaw in refrigerator for 3 Days, Remove from package, then place in deep baking pan covered tightly on the outer edges with foil, bake approximately 4 hours covered, then an additional hour , totaling ( 5 ) hours cooking time @ 350°F, or until internal temp reaches 165°F.

3. Quick thaw Method
Place Turducken left inside package submerge in cool water for approximately 6 hours. Then Remove from package, place in deep baking pan covered tightly on outer edges with foil, bake approximately 4 hours covered, then an additional hour, totaling ( 5 ) hours cooking time @ 350°F, or until internal temp reaches 165°F

Q. How many people will a turducken feed?
A. On the average a 15 pound Turducken will feed about 20 people ( non cajuns ).

On the average a 10 pound Turducken will feed 12-14 people ( non cajuns ).

Q. Does the turducken contain any MSG or preservatives?
A. No the Turducken does not contain any MSG or preservatives.

Q. How do I order a turducken?
A. You may order on our secure fully automated website, if you have any questions not covered on this page, then you may call us @ 1 800 994-7883.

Q. How much does it costs to ship a Turducken ?
A. Please check the website or call for the latest pricing.
NOTE : After the Turducken is cooked, you may pour off the gravy drippings, place in pot and slowly render down the gravy to desired thickness using a tablespoon or 2 of either corn starch or flour.

Info From:
http://www.cajunstuff.com/store/turducken_faqs.php

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