Episode
Talking Turkey: A Holiday Special Edition
27:27
Published: Wed Nov 23 2022
Description
Being tasked with the turkey on Thanksgiving can be a high-pressure, high-stakes job. Two Times writers share what they’ve learned.Kim Severson takes listeners on a journey through some of the turkey-cooking gimmicks that have been recommended to Americans over the decades, and J. Kenji López-Alt talks about his foolproof method for roasting a bird.Guest: Kim Severson, a food correspondent for The New York Times; and J. Kenji López-Alt, a food columnist for The Times. Background reading: From brining to bagging to clothing the bird in cotton, every year brings a fresh cooking trick that promises perfection. Here are the oddest and most memorable.The secret to great Thanksgiving turkey is already in your fridge, according to J. Kenji López-Alt. For more information on today’s episode, visit nytimes.com/thedaily. Transcripts of each episode will be made available by the next workday.
Chapters
Turkey can be notoriously difficult to cook, especially with the added pressure of a holiday gathering.
00:00 - 04:30 (04:30)
Summary
Turkey can be notoriously difficult to cook, especially with the added pressure of a holiday gathering. Different parts of the turkey require different cooking temperatures, leading to outcries from critical guests if it is not cooked properly.
EpisodeTalking Turkey: A Holiday Special Edition
PodcastThe Daily
Learn about the origins of deep-fried turkey and why it became a popular method for cooking Thanksgiving birds.
04:30 - 09:43 (05:13)
Summary
Learn about the origins of deep-fried turkey and why it became a popular method for cooking Thanksgiving birds.
EpisodeTalking Turkey: A Holiday Special Edition
PodcastThe Daily
Learn about the traditional method of using cheesecloth to make a juicy turkey, as well as new techniques like air frying, brining, and thawing.
09:43 - 16:00 (06:17)
Summary
Learn about the traditional method of using cheesecloth to make a juicy turkey, as well as new techniques like air frying, brining, and thawing.
EpisodeTalking Turkey: A Holiday Special Edition
PodcastThe Daily
Mix herbs, garlic, and lemon zest into mayonnaise and use it to rub the turkey before roasting to keep the meat moist and add extra flavor.
16:00 - 23:55 (07:55)
Summary
Mix herbs, garlic, and lemon zest into mayonnaise and use it to rub the turkey before roasting to keep the meat moist and add extra flavor.
EpisodeTalking Turkey: A Holiday Special Edition
PodcastThe Daily
In a major legal defeat for Donald Trump, the Supreme Court has ruled that his tax returns must be turned over to a House committee run by Democrats.
23:55 - 27:16 (03:20)
Summary
In a major legal defeat for Donald Trump, the Supreme Court has ruled that his tax returns must be turned over to a House committee run by Democrats. With the court's ruling, the committee is likely to receive the documents before the chamber switches control from Democrats to Republicans.