{"id":1533819,"date":"2020-09-22T08:31:49","date_gmt":"2020-09-22T13:31:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/?p=1533819"},"modified":"2024-10-03T07:58:31","modified_gmt":"2024-10-03T12:58:31","slug":"how-to-cook-an-upside-down-turkey","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/article\/how-to-cook-an-upside-down-turkey\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Cook an Upside-Down Turkey"},"content":{"rendered":"When it comes to holiday turkey, we understand not wanting to change up your recipe too much. You don't want anyone to be disappointed with an unfamiliar main dish. But just because the flavors aren't new, doesn't mean you have to prep your turkey the exact same way. It turns out, giving your bird a quick flip can be a real game-changer. We'll show you how to cook an upside-down turkey and explain why you might want to give this method a try.\r\n

Why You Should Cook Turkey Upside Down<\/strong><\/h2>\r\nWe know, changing up the turkey routine<\/a> is hard, but giving the bird a flip has it's benefits. According to Peggy Woodward,\u00a0Taste Recipes<\/em> Senior Food Editor, making turkey upside down creates perfectly cooked turkey breast. The idea is that the breast won't get overcooked while you wait on the thighs to cook (that's where you take the temperature to determine if your bird is fully cooked).\r\n\r\nAlso, by roasting upside down, all the juices will run down the bird and into the breast. White meat, like breast meat, tends to cook up a bit drier, so this can help make it a bit more succulent. Since we're all longing for juicy turkey, this is a great technique to try to impress the whole fam.\r\n

What You Should Know Before Trying This Technique<\/strong><\/h2>\r\nThis reverse technique isn't challenging, but there are a few things to know before you buy your turkey<\/a> and start cooking.\r\n