How to Clean a Turkey

Turkey season is coming. Careful prepartion of the turkey will help ensure a safe dinner for your guests and family.

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• defrosted or fresh turkey
• cold water
• paper towels
• anti-bacterial soap and hot water

1. Remove the defrosted turkey from the packaging.

2. Remove the neck and giblets from the body cavity. If they are going to be used, wash with cold wate rand pat dry with paper towels.

3. Wash the turkey, inside and outside, with cold water. Pat dry with paper towels.

4. Do not allow raw turkey, giblets or turkey juices to come in contact with other food items.

5. Thoroughly wash your hands after handling the raw turkey and before touching other food, cooking utensils or kitchen surfaces.

6. Thoroughly wash all cutting boards, kitchen counters and cooking utensils after cleaning the turkey.

Resources

• More helpful hints on the Recipe Cove website

[veryirie]

on 10/28/2008 Simple, but necessary steps. Plenty of info. Good read!