Stuffing To stuff or not to stuff . Stuffing can be contaminated by bacteria from eggs and shellfish in the stuffing or the turkey itself. The safest way to cook stuffing is on the stove or in the oven, but separate from the turkey. If cooking the stuffing inside the bird, loosely stuff the turkey just before you stick it in the oven with cup stuffing per pound of turkey. Avoid pre-stuffed fresh turkeys.
Cider Serve it mulled .
Unpasteurized apple cider is another holiday food that may contain harmful bacteria. If serving cider to elderly or young family members and friends or those with weakened immune systems, buy pasteurized apple cider. If you want to buy unpasteurized cider or are unsure if the cider is pasteurized, mull the cider by heating it to 160 F or boiling it if you don't have a thermometer. Serve it warm or cold. Eggnog Pasteurize or die.