A stuffed bird also requires a longer cooking time. To be safe and speed cooking, bake stuffing separately in a casserole or baking pan, covered. Older birds and also birds that have been skinned can dry out during baking. Take care not to overcook. Use leftovers in a day or two, or freeze them for later use.
Cooking methods add calories and fat to game bird recipes.
For example, frying will add more calories than roasting. Supported by county, state, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K-State campus, Manhattan.