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Turducken FAQs

• Who long does it take to cook a turducken?

  At least 4-5 hours. It is important to reach an internal tempretaure of 165 degrees & let it rest 20-30 minutes before carving & serving.

• How do you thaw a turducken quickly?

  Place in cold water for 6-9 hours. The cold water should be below 40 degrees.

• How long will a frozen turducken last?

  If packaged properly, at least a year.

• How do you cook a frozen turducken?

  That is not recommended. Make sure it is thawed properly prior to cooking.

• What is a turducken?

  It is a dish consisting of a deboned chicken stuffed into a deboned duck, further stuffed into a deboned turkey, filled with different stuffing's.

• Can you cook a turducken in an oven bag?

  Yes! It works BEAUTIFULLY! Follow the instructions on the bag, making sure to shake 2 T. of flour to coat the inside of the bag, making small slits in the top of the bag. Bake at 375 degrees until the internal temperature reaches 165 degrees.

• How do you slice a turducken?

  Cut away wings & slice in half, lengthwise. Lay the cut sides down flat, remember to rest for 20-30 minutes prior to carving. Cut in even slices. Repeat on the other half.

• Who invented turducken?

  Louisiana's Own Paul Prudhomme lays claim to the inventing the Turducken.