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I really couldn't find good instructions for turkey drumsticks or wings. So, I am just going to make it up. In the oven, at 415 F, initially covered, for 40 minutes (starting from a cold oven). I will open them up, at that point, and put them back, open, for another twenty minutes, then flip them for another probably half hour.
Spices are typical. Save I did add my hotter cayenne to the wing, just a very light dusting on both sides. I don't, currently, have a working meat thermometer. I had three, at once. Two are just gone, one is broken. Don't even look at me. A bad neighborhood. Anyway... So I'll have to go by instincts. I'm guessing the wing will come out first. But I want the skin crisp, on both. And, of course, the meat well done. Some things, such as birds, and pork, it's just best to do well done.
That will be it for food today. Though, until time is up, until 17:00, I may eat to my hearts delight. And, if it doesn't do the trick, I may eat celery and a tablespoon of peanut butter, and maybe a some fruit, with whipped cream? Maybe. As long as it is diabetic and keto friendly, today is a feast day. Not going to push it, but won't go hungry, either.
I hope you all have something something coming your way for a meal. Perhaps friends and family over, or a call. And, if not, well... I've done that many years. Find some joy in that, too. I have usually enjoyed Christmas, alone and hungry. You can do it, with a bit of prayer. Be well, eat well, have a great day. It's... up to you. Amen.
Oh, I best get to chores. I'll definitely save a bit of meat for the tom. He won't be getting much from now on. Once in a while, some extra chicken, or such... from time to time. Though he will get dry cat food daily. Perhaps it will be a good year for him? I will try... better than it would have been, without a sponsor to be sure.
The recipe I found for my smoked turkey wings called to cook them for two hours at 250 degrees. I also scattered chipotle seasoning on the wings.
ReplyDeleteI'll be looking for a new recipe. The wings didn't come out uniformly tender. Even the cat turned up his nose at the meat (but readily accepted the offer of a thick turkey bone).
Cats can sure be picky, when spoiled to some level. That tom out there, all on his own, would have eaten what even I tossed. Heck, he might have fought near to the death for it. Then again, he'd be about as fun to pet as a cactus!
ReplyDeleteThe thing is, I think the drumstick and wing I had were simply not good. Had a bad... taste, and more, to them. Were allowed to nearly spoil before packing. No, I was careful with the thawing... they thawed in the fridge, wholly, actually. And I cooked them as perfectly after they were thawed as reasonable.
As to recipe? Almost anything that works with chicken would do. Oh, and I still plan to find wings and drumsticks to try. I am sure, if they are packed correctly, they should be good. Though, too, I feel that I overcooked these, if that wasn't the main problem this time.
Smoked, you say? I don't do smoked. Oh... though, too, here, at 4500 or so elevation, it does take longer to cook things. What I am finding is that 375-415 is about 350 down below. The air is simply thinner and cooler. Oh, and everything cools off rather quickly, as well.