Why is turkey always so dry?

Because dark meat has more connective tissues, it takes longer to break down, so if you cook the turkey whole, by time the legs and thighs are done, the breasts are overcooked and dry. After cooking, let the meat rest until it’s close to room temperature in order to let the juices redistribute.

Is chicken more juicy than turkey?

The dark meat of the turkey (particularly legs and wings) is generally much more flavorful than chicken, with a “deeper” flavor that some people love and others dislike.

Is turkey more tough than chicken?

But “turkeys are much more difficult, probably 10 times more difficult, to raise antibiotic-free than chickens are,” Pittman says. “Any little thing throws them off.” Maybe a little background is in order. Even though antibiotics were new, scientists already realized that drug resistance could develop.

How do I keep my turkey from drying out?

“When roasting the whole bird, the key is to cook the legs longer than the breast,” Tommy says. “Once the breast is cooked, remove the bird from the oven, remove the legs and then put them back in. This stops the breasts drying out.”

How do you make a dry turkey moist?

Simply combine a few tablespoons of butter with a cup of broth (chicken or beef broth work best) for every two cups of turkey. Make sure the liquid isn’t too thick so that the dried bird actually absorbs it and you’re not left with a dripping mess.

How do I keep my turkey breast from drying out?

I’ve also provided tips for PERFECTLY cooked, tender, juicy oven roasted turkey breast, without ever running the risk of over-cooking and drying out the meat. Which means I’m sharing some of my favorite Thanksgiving recipes with you guys this week!

Is turkey or chicken dryer?

Thanks for the ask. It’s not usually dryer but you may have been served a dryer bird in the past. The problem arises because of the size and lack of experience when making a turkey. Most people cook chicken often.

Why does turkey taste different than chicken?

Turkey has a higher flesh to bone & cartilage ratio. This means that the meat is not infused with as much flavor and juices as chicken meat is during the cooking process. It is less flavorful, and less succulent and juicy. Overall the texture, taste and flavor are worse.

Should you cook a turkey covered or uncovered?

To achieve that balance, the ideal is to let the bird spend time both covered and uncovered: We recommend covering your bird for most of the cooking time to prevent it from drying out, then removing the cover for the last 30 minutes or so to allow the skin to crisp.