Turkey

Tools of the Trade

Potato Perfection

Pork Cooking

Bagging the Bird?

Copps® provides you with helpful cooking tips for the seasonal gatherings. Review these tips to make the best of your meal.

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Potato Perfection

Murphy's Law and a cure for the common cold continue to defy science but the perfect mashed potato is within reach. The secret? The amount of added milk and butter. For each two pounds of spuds, use one cup of milk or cream and four tablespoons of butter. Add another two tablespoons of butter for richer potatoes.
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Pork Cooking

Most Americans overcook pork, but it doesn't have to be overcooked to be safe. Pork is leaner now and since there is less fat, overcooking will cause dryness. When cooked correctly, pork is done to juicy, tender perfection with a little pink in the center. The recommended temperature for doneness is 160°F. - at this temperature, pork retains its natural juices (they will run clear when pierced with a fork) that give it a distinctive flavor, texture and tenderness.
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Bagging the Bird?

A turkey placed in a heat-resistant nylon Reynolds Oven Bag requires no basting or tending. Simply bag the bird along with your favorite vegetables, sauce or spices. Place it in a baking pan and pop it in the oven. The bag steams the turkey rather than roasting it. It won't brown as much as a roasted turkey but it will come out moist and tender, as it should if you roast it and don't overcook it.

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