The tradition of turkey

The tradition of turkey dates back to ancient times, although the exact origin of why turkey is consumed at Christmas dinner is not known. This bird is native to Mexico and was brought to Europe by the Spanish. Hernán Cortés brought this bird as one of the gifts from the newly conquered land, fascinated by its taste, texture, and smell. Cooking turkey does not mean sacrifice; in fact, we have prepared some tips that can help you make the turkey the star of the Christmas dinner, and what better way to enjoy it than preparing it together. The turkey cooking time depends on its weight. We provide a table that we hope will be useful when you want to cook the traditional Christmas turkey.   Pounds Kilograms Time 10 to 18 4.5 to 8 3-3/4 to 4-1/2 hours 18 to 22 8 to 10 4-1/2 to 5 hours 22 to 24 10 to 11 5 to 5-1/2 hours 24 to 30 11 to 13.5 5-1/2 to 6-1/4 hours   Here are some turkey recipes you can choose to prepare with your family.   Recipes (It's important to click on the recipe title to see more details about its preparation)   Christmas Turkey. Recipe for the traditional Christmas turkey. Turkey Recipe for Christmas. This recipe was given to me by a teacher in my cooking class. It includes a gravy with red wine, and the turkey is baked covered with a delicious herb butter. I highly recommend it! Christmas Turkey with White Wine. This Christmas turkey recipe is delicious, as the turkey remains very juicy thanks to being injected with white wine and herb butter. Try it and impress your guests! Christmas Turkey Stuffed with Meats. This Christmas turkey recipe is stuffed with a mixture of ground meat flavored with bacon, serrano ham, and chopped apples. The beautiful golden color of the turkey is achieved with a torch or culinary torch. Juicy Christmas Turkey. For the turkey to be truly juicy, it should be soaked ideally for 24 hours before roasting so it absorbs the salt. Roasted Turkey for Christmas. This tasty turkey recipe never fails. It's quite easy to make and turns out delicious. If you want to know more turkey recipes, click here