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Food & Drink
2002-12-01 17:13:00
Stuffing the dressing
: Is it safe to cook the dressing inside the holiday turkey? There seem to be conflicting opinions these days.
ANSWER: Dressing is an ideal breeding ground for harmful bacteria. But if you can't imagine the holiday without a stuffed turkey, follow these guidelines: -Never put the dressing inside the turkey until immediately before it goes into the oven. -Make sure the dressing is cool before spooning it lightly into the turkey's cavity. -Don't pack the dressing into the turkey. (Bake any extra dressing in a shallow baking dish covered with foil.) -Insert an instant-reading thermometer into the center of the dressing. It should reach at least 165 degrees for safety. -When done, immediately remove all the dressing from the turkey's cavities. -Promptly refrigerate any leftover meat and dressing separately.
