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CatEyes
11-24-2008, 08:56 PM
No this isn't a dirty post lol. I've been hearing lately, that you shouldn't stuff the Turkey, or if you do, don't eat the dressing that you stuffed inside the turkey because it makes you sick. Frankly, I think we're all getting a wee bit too paranoid. I've been eating dressing that's been stuffed inside the turkey for as long as I've been able to eat solid foods lol, and I've never been sick, nor do I know of anyone who's ever gotten sick from that.
Sputterduck
11-24-2008, 08:58 PM
Yes I do and I won't stop. :)
haleysmom
11-24-2008, 08:58 PM
I've heard that too. Our family always stuffs the turkey. I'm guessing the only risk is if the food isn't cooked thoroughly?
Babyhellfire
11-24-2008, 09:00 PM
It should be fine as long as you stuff the turkey right before you put it in the oven,right?

I dunno- I hope my mom makes me some of that turkey-free mushroom stuffing she made last year.
CatEyes
11-24-2008, 09:01 PM
I've heard that too. Our family always stuffs the turkey. I'm guessing the only risk is if the food isn't cooked thoroughly?


That is what I was guessing to.
rock__
11-24-2008, 09:12 PM
I never have. But not due to any fear. That's just not how we do it.
leosmommy
11-24-2008, 09:13 PM
I put some in the bird and cook some out, that way guests can choose. Personally I think stuffing from the bird is the best, and if others don't want it then more for me :) I can't wait for Thursday........
Babyblue
11-24-2008, 09:16 PM
the danger is in the fact that stuffing the turkey makes the turkey take longer to reach the safe germ killing temp poulty needs to reach. so just make sure the turkey reachs the proper internal temp. and properly store all leftovers and you should be good to go.

I never stuff the turkey because 1 it takes longer to cook, and 2 dh has a wheat allergy and stuffing is most times filled with wheat bread.
still_me
11-24-2008, 09:18 PM
We don't stuff the turkey. I don't want to risk having 12 fight for 2 bathrooms.
JustMoi
11-24-2008, 09:46 PM
No, I do not put the stuffing in the turkey.
NewMum
11-24-2008, 09:59 PM
We have done it both ways over the years.
the only time I ever got sick was last year when Granny made me my own "special" stuffing- no onions or celery.
I was the only one who ate it, and the only one to get sick.

It wasn't in the bird.

I agree with the others, has to do with the temperature. As long as you get it hot enough, it's fine. It's the same for anything that would be soaked in meat juice.
vulturemom
11-24-2008, 10:51 PM
No I don't stuffing is evil, just ask Alton Brown.
Sputterduck
11-24-2008, 10:53 PM
No I don't stuffing is evil, just ask Alton Brown.


Who is Alton Brown. And stuffing is the main reason to have Thanksgiving.
Marysmom
11-25-2008, 06:41 AM
The problem with the stuffing the turkey is that by the time the turkey has reached a desirable temperature, the stuffing is likely still not hot enough. So people either end up over cooking the turkey to ensure the stuffing is fully cooked, or they properly cook the turkey and undercook the stuffing.

I'd rather have nicely cooked turkey AND safe stuffing. I guess that's where dressing comes from?
babymakes4
11-25-2008, 06:56 AM
We do not stuff the turkey, it ruins the stuffing. I don't think it tastes good when its been cooked in the turkey. I make it seperate
Meredith
11-25-2008, 09:34 AM
I did it last year, and it tasted pretty good, IMO. Traditionally, the turkey-preparer in our family doesn't do it that way, but I wanted to try it. I liked the flavor, but I probably won't do it again, just because it's extra work. I'm not making the big Thanksgiving turkey - I was given one, and I'm just cooking it for our family (today, actually), so I'm trying to do it as simply as possible.
Flutterby
11-25-2008, 05:15 PM
the danger is in the fact that stuffing the turkey makes the turkey take longer to reach the safe germ killing temp poulty needs to reach. so just make sure the turkey reachs the proper internal temp. and properly store all leftovers and you should be good to go.

I never stuff the turkey because 1 it takes longer to cook, and 2 dh has a wheat allergy and stuffing is most times filled with wheat bread.

I make a really good cornbread stuffing that turns out really well! Could your dh eat that?
Sputterduck
11-25-2008, 05:17 PM
I make a really good cornbread stuffing that turns out really well! Could your dh eat that?


I didn't know you could make it with anything other than cornbread stuffing. lol
SingingMom
11-25-2008, 05:21 PM
Nope. But I hate stuffing.
Babyblue
11-25-2008, 05:27 PM
I make a really good cornbread stuffing that turns out really well! Could your dh eat that?


it depends, some cornbread/cornmeal has wheat flour in it, some does not. I would love the recipe though, dh would love to be able to eat stuffing:)
SueDid
11-25-2008, 07:54 PM
I used to stuff the turkey and stopped when I needed way more stuffing than would fit inside the bird. I'd do some in and some out, but that was just a pain.

Now I do it in a casserole dish and baste it with some of the juices from the bird.
HummingBird
11-25-2008, 08:35 PM
Nope. I love my mom's stuffing and when we're not with her on turkey day, I'm a Stove Top girl.
MiMi_of_4
11-26-2008, 09:07 AM
DH doesn't grill a whole bird anymore ~ just a couple of breasts, but I've always made my stuffing in a separate pan. My recipe is in the online cookbook here.
KaraJ
11-26-2008, 04:27 PM
I'm doing a ham this year, so I guess I won't have to worry about it. I don't think you can stuff a ham...
CatEyes
11-26-2008, 05:23 PM
I'm doing a ham this year, so I guess I won't have to worry about it. I don't think you can stuff a ham...


lol
KaraJ
11-26-2008, 05:26 PM
Yeah, I probably should have picked turkey though, being pregnant, I'm supposed to lower my sodium intake. Oops.
Monkeytoes
11-26-2008, 05:47 PM
It makes me sick to think it was inside a turkey.. lol I cook my on the stove.
ColleenF30
11-26-2008, 05:47 PM
Never have stuffed mine
CatEyes
11-26-2008, 05:55 PM
Yeah, I probably should have picked turkey though, being pregnant, I'm supposed to lower my sodium intake. Oops.


It may not be too late.

I did have a thought about stuffing the Hamm. You coulda got a spiral cut ham and put the stuffing where it is cut. lol
SingingMom
11-26-2008, 06:07 PM
Hamm can stuff herself without any help. And maybe you should ask her before stuffing her, she might have an opinion on the subject. ;)
KaraJ
11-26-2008, 06:09 PM
Hamm can stuff herself without any help. And maybe you should ask her before stuffing her, she might have an opinion on the subject. :roflol
So rude of me!
CatEyes
11-26-2008, 06:17 PM
:roflol
So rude of me!

:roflol
Flutterby
11-26-2008, 06:23 PM
it depends, some cornbread/cornmeal has wheat flour in it, some does not. I would love the recipe though, dh would love to be able to eat stuffing:)


I don't have a recipe lol! I just make a big pan of cornbread the day before and let it get stale. Cube it, mix it with onion and celery cooked in butter, toss in an egg or two, some salt, pepper and sage I think (or whatever floats your boat). I'm pretty sure that's about all I do, and it turns out really well :)
Meredith
11-26-2008, 06:28 PM
Yeah, I probably should have picked turkey though, being pregnant, I'm supposed to lower my sodium intake. Oops.

This is a bit of a hijack, but it's actually not recommended to lower your sodium intake during pregnancy unless you have certain health problems (see link (http://nutrition.birthingnaturally.net/nut101/salt.html)).

Congrats on your pregnancy!