BLACK WEEKEND – 25% OFF HOME INTERIOR WOMEN MEN ACCESSORIES Our Stories Belgium English 00 Five Ways to Cook a Turkey Fast COOKING HACKS Find yourself behind schedule? Can’t be bothered to slave over a hot stove when everyone else is playing fun games and busy matching outfits with shoes? Don’t fret! We’ve got a few tricks and recipes that will free you from the shackles of the kitchen in no time and get your turkey from freezer to table in all haste. — Scroll down to read more — SERVE WITH STYLE Salad Fork 39.00 EUR Salad Spoon 39.00 EUR Dinner Fork 19.00 EUR Dinner Knife 19.00 EUR Speed thawing For some reason, you forgot to thaw the bird, or you bought your frozen turkey the same day. Either way, you're stuck with a brick-hard bird. Whatever you do, don’t chuck it in a pot of hot water unless you want a guest or two to lose their dinner in your pot of aloe vera. As Matt Jennings of Providence's Farmstead & La Laiterie told Esquire magazine, the best way to defrost a turkey is to jump-start the thawing process before even introducing the bird to water. First, blast the turkey in the oven at the highest temperature for 10 to 15 minutes. Then, submerge the turkey in a large pot of cool water and place the pot under a stream of slowly running water. If you cringe at the thought of keeping the tap on, change the water every 30 minutes. It takes 20 to 30 minutes per pound to defrost a turkey this way. Don’t stuff the bird Yes, we know a stuffed bird is what your nana always made, but the turkey will roast faster if you cook the stuffing separately. You see the stuffing, when cooked inside the bird, blocks the proper flow of heat and prolongs the cooking time. It’s also a food safety issue if the turkey isn’t cooked properly. — Continue scrolling to read more — Deck Your HOLIDAY TABLE KITCHEN TOWELS DINNERWARE TABLECLOTHS & RUNNERS Spatchcock the turkey Remove the backbone of the bird so you have a butterflied turkey. Once you’ve seasoned it to your liking, Place the meat breast down in a pan to keep the meat moist. This process not only carves down cooking time, but it gives you more control over cooking the dark and white meats. Cook parts of the bird Let’s be honest, the entire bird isn’t going to vanish within minutes of you serving it, so why cook the entire thing. Cook your guests’ favorite parts of the bird and save your time and fridge space for something more important. Stop opening the door every other minute You probably already know this but ignore it because you just want to get the bird on the table asap. RESIST the temptation! The more often you open the oven door, the more heat you let escape which results in a temperature drop and that will keep your guests waiting longer. Now that you got your turkey ready on time, here are some sides and desserts that will wrap up this dinner nicely. MEALS AND DESSERTS FOR YOUR HOLIDAY TABLE BUTTERNUT SQUASH SOUP RECIPE It's squash and soup season! Warm up with this delicious butternut squash. It's a bowl of cozy comfort that hits all sorts of different flavor. HOLIDAY PECAN PIE RECIPE Ring in the holiday season by making pecan pie the true hero of the dessert table. CHOCOLATE & NUTS PIE BARS Learn how to make a heavenly pecan pie with dark chocolate, almonds and pistachios. HOMEMADE CRANBERRY JAM RECIPE Every holiday dinner needs this easy side. It's simple, quick to make and delicious! ABOUT LEXINGTON CUSTOMER SUPPORT CORPORATE INFORMATION NEWSLETTER SUSTAINABILITY RETAILER PRESS STORES ENJOY 10% OFF Be the first to receive inspiration, news, updates and enjoy 10% off your first purchase! By submitting to this form you agree to our privacy policy Submit