tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-679376249136878227.post8841861952457884776..comments2024-03-08T09:53:22.265-08:00Comments on Serena Bakes Simply From Scratch: Super Juicy Turkey Baked In CheeseclothSerena Bakes Simply From Scratchhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15497132642509064238noreply@blogger.comBlogger179125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-679376249136878227.post-41091370506272072412024-02-06T08:39:36.591-08:002024-02-06T08:39:36.591-08:00I would skip wine instead of use red and use addit...I would skip wine instead of use red and use additional stock for the wine portion. Thanks, Serena Serena Bakes Simply From Scratchhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15497132642509064238noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-679376249136878227.post-11826419518816931082024-02-05T12:22:04.740-08:002024-02-05T12:22:04.740-08:00Can I use red wine instead of white? I only have r...Can I use red wine instead of white? I only have red right now and wonder if I should use it or skip?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-679376249136878227.post-9501198859551144482023-11-28T17:09:09.412-08:002023-11-28T17:09:09.412-08:00I just had to come back here and tell you how amaz...I just had to come back here and tell you how amazing my turkey turned out! Thank you for the recipe. I will be making it this way every year now!!! Everyone just loved it!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-679376249136878227.post-79130095966418882662023-11-27T11:50:42.691-08:002023-11-27T11:50:42.691-08:00This was the best, juiciest turkey ever! Mine was ...This was the best, juiciest turkey ever! Mine was only a little over 15 lbs, I baked at 325 with last half hour uncovered, total time 3.5 hours with the bathing every 20 minutes. OMG it was amazing. Thank you, thank you!!!!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-679376249136878227.post-47876641500066154312023-11-21T22:19:30.150-08:002023-11-21T22:19:30.150-08:00I've never felt like it needed it to experimen...I've never felt like it needed it to experiment with the idea. I do think someone on Pinterest might have brined it last year and liked their outcome. Happy Thanksgiving! -Serena Serena Bakes Simply From Scratchhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15497132642509064238noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-679376249136878227.post-82356564621255950302023-11-21T19:56:11.433-08:002023-11-21T19:56:11.433-08:00How do you think this would turn out if you did an...How do you think this would turn out if you did an overnight brine?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-679376249136878227.post-24325916845432900762023-11-21T06:56:53.648-08:002023-11-21T06:56:53.648-08:00Thank you so much. Happy Thanksgiving to you and y...Thank you so much. Happy Thanksgiving to you and your Family!<br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-679376249136878227.post-47833504484531652812023-11-20T17:13:50.217-08:002023-11-20T17:13:50.217-08:00Hi! About 4 1/2 - 5 hours unstuffed. If it's s...Hi! About 4 1/2 - 5 hours unstuffed. If it's stuffed you're looking at about 5 1/2 hours. Happy Thanksgiving, Serena Serena Bakes Simply From Scratchhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15497132642509064238noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-679376249136878227.post-18531011814505970652023-11-20T14:42:56.617-08:002023-11-20T14:42:56.617-08:00Hi Serena, I can't believe I just found this ...Hi Serena, I can't believe I just found this recipe. I'm so excited to try it in a couple of days! I was wondering if you could help me calculate the time for my turkey? 15.75 lbs. and I have an electric oven...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-679376249136878227.post-22993767710711185672023-11-19T15:58:30.425-08:002023-11-19T15:58:30.425-08:00Hi Alyson! I would half the butter mixture for und...Hi Alyson! I would half the butter mixture for under the skin and skip adding water to the bottom of the pan since an 8 pounder will roast fast but keep the cheesecloth soaking liquid the same. Serena Bakes Simply From Scratchhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15497132642509064238noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-679376249136878227.post-35042164159621332042023-11-19T10:22:13.618-08:002023-11-19T10:22:13.618-08:00Hi what measurements do you recommend for an 8 pou...Hi what measurements do you recommend for an 8 pound turkey?Alysonnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-679376249136878227.post-69430916724965167852022-11-26T14:31:33.311-08:002022-11-26T14:31:33.311-08:00Turkey came out great so far, first time using che...Turkey came out great so far, first time using cheese cloth I opened it to one layer I didn’t know it was supposed to be doubled. Still came out amazing. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-679376249136878227.post-56364907104741197122022-11-21T05:11:27.639-08:002022-11-21T05:11:27.639-08:00Hi, I have used a convection oven with the cheesec...Hi, I have used a convection oven with the cheesecloth and have never had an issue. I always still baste. A convection oven cooks about 25 degrees hotter then the setting if you don't use an adjustment. My old oven could convert the temperature and cook time for me, I don't know if yours does that. So if you use 325 degrees it's more like 350 and will definitely cook fast probably 13-15 minutes a pound. If you set it at 300 it will be 325 degrees. I hope that helps. Thanks, Serena Serena Bakes Simply From Scratchhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15497132642509064238noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-679376249136878227.post-17039451470864674832022-11-20T22:10:09.474-08:002022-11-20T22:10:09.474-08:00The recipe was a hit. Super moist and lots of fla...The recipe was a hit. Super moist and lots of flavor. I did inject it with home made marinade as well. It browned more than I anticipated prior to removing cheesecloth which I was happy with. Also baked on 375 versus 300.Helena K.https://bfskitchen.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-679376249136878227.post-25302419641522285362022-11-20T18:52:59.662-08:002022-11-20T18:52:59.662-08:00Hi! I’ve been using this recipe for the last few y...Hi! I’ve been using this recipe for the last few years and it’s been delish! This year we have an induction oven with convection heating. I’m reading not to cover the bird and not to baste till the end so that the heat circulating browns fast and locks in the juices. Please tell me should I still use cheesecloth and still baste or not?? Also it says convection cooks faster by about 25% and at 325 degrees. Should I stick with ur recipe or make these adjustments?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-679376249136878227.post-42059438709921442982021-12-06T14:41:57.005-08:002021-12-06T14:41:57.005-08:00Hi! You can cook an 8-9lb Turkey at 300°F it will ...Hi! You can cook an 8-9lb Turkey at 300°F it will take about 2 1/2 -3 hours if it's unstuffed. You can cook it at 325° but it will cook faster I would probably check it around the 2 hour mark. Thanks, Serena Serena Bakes Simply From Scratchhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15497132642509064238noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-679376249136878227.post-7413792683921331262021-12-06T11:12:48.282-08:002021-12-06T11:12:48.282-08:00Hi Serina,
I haven't made a turkey in ages but...Hi Serina,<br />I haven't made a turkey in ages but I'm going to make one for Christmas.<br />It's going to be a 8-9 lbs bird. Everybody is telling me, that I have to raise the temperature to 325 due to the small size ..how long do I have to leave it in the oven ? <br />Greetings from GermanyChrissyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10610736689755740259noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-679376249136878227.post-69635749115527988822021-11-23T22:28:59.205-08:002021-11-23T22:28:59.205-08:00Hi Stephanie, You can. You'll probably need ha...Hi Stephanie, You can. You'll probably need half the recipe for the herb butter rub and basting liquid. I would remove the cheesecloth once the breast is at about 155 degrees to brown and cook it until it hits 165 so the outside has time to brown. Happy Thanksgiving, Serena Serena Bakes Simply From Scratchhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15497132642509064238noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-679376249136878227.post-7813798833036322862021-11-23T20:18:51.389-08:002021-11-23T20:18:51.389-08:00Am I able to do this with a Turkey breast? What mo...Am I able to do this with a Turkey breast? What modifications would you suggest? Stephanienoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-679376249136878227.post-18367853662004591992021-11-23T12:01:25.484-08:002021-11-23T12:01:25.484-08:00Hi! No foil needed. The cheesecloth takes the plac...Hi! No foil needed. The cheesecloth takes the place of the foil and actually gives a better barrier. Once your turkey is close to 175 degrees in the thickest part of the thigh the cheesecloth can come off. If you're stuffing the turkey you'll want to make sure the stuffing is 165 degrees and can take the longest to get to temperature. I like to use an instant read thermometer to check my turkey. Happy Thanksgiving! -Serena Serena Bakes Simply From Scratchhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15497132642509064238noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-679376249136878227.post-57140501286107500192021-11-23T11:15:21.628-08:002021-11-23T11:15:21.628-08:00I have 3 questions: The turkey doesn't dry out...I have 3 questions: The turkey doesn't dry out if not using foil over the cheesecloth? My Mother is telling me to use foil with the cheesecloth. But I think that would make the whole basting process a lot more difficult. Also, how do I know it's done? Is a certain part of the meat at a certain temperature. What temperature is it? And how do I know it's 30-45 min from being done to remove the cheesecloth? Sorry! I'm a first timer!!! Thanks in advance!!!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02678350125218600858noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-679376249136878227.post-2585237830702795032021-11-23T08:14:42.717-08:002021-11-23T08:14:42.717-08:00Hi! I still haven't tried it in a roaster. I w...Hi! I still haven't tried it in a roaster. I would still occasionally baste and the idea of browning it in the oven without the cheesecloth is a good idea if the skin hasn't browned. I would love to hear how it turns out and what you do. It seems like there are a lot of people with roaster questions every year. Happy Thanksgiving! Serena Serena Bakes Simply From Scratchhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15497132642509064238noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-679376249136878227.post-86831437316335383252021-11-23T06:18:11.363-08:002021-11-23T06:18:11.363-08:00I've used this recipe for years and it's a...I've used this recipe for years and it's always my go to - the best turkey I've had! I'm considering using an electric roaster this year and have read the all of the comments but haven't seen any clear clarification on what steps should be omitted if we go the roaster route. It sounds like I can still use the cheesecloth soaked in wine/butter but don't worry about basting throughout? Or only baste a few times since roasters generally self baste? Is it smart to remove it from the roaster and put it in the oven for the last 30 min without the cheese cloth in order to brown the top a little more? Any additional tips for this method that helps me stay true to the original recipe is a huge help! Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01094330056997599470noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-679376249136878227.post-84548489527048042862021-11-20T10:46:45.946-08:002021-11-20T10:46:45.946-08:00Hi, You are looking at about 4-5 hours for unstuff...Hi, You are looking at about 4-5 hours for unstuffed and 4.5 -6 hours for stuffed. Turkeys are a little harder to predict and exact time due to size variations and oven variations plus if the joints aren't totally defrosted but I hope that helps. Thanks, Serena Serena Bakes Simply From Scratchhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15497132642509064238noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-679376249136878227.post-10985768579176656282021-11-20T07:54:48.954-08:002021-11-20T07:54:48.954-08:00This will be my 4th year making my turkey with you...This will be my 4th year making my turkey with your recipe. It is foolproof I swear!! It is always the best Turkey of all the dinner my guests and I have every year! It's a winner and a keeper for sure! Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04591796011859198040noreply@blogger.com