Turducken: A Three-Bird Wonder
Ingredients Needed
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1 (3 pound) whole chicken, deboned
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salt and pepper to taste
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Creole seasoning to taste
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1 (4 pound) duck, deboned
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1 (16 pound) turkey, deboned
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3 cups prepared sausage and oyster dressing
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Place the boneless chicken, skin side down, on a large platter and generously season with salt, pepper, and Creole seasoning. Next, layer the boneless duck, skin side down, over the chicken and season it the same way. Cover the platter and refrigerate until ready to proceed.
Place the boneless turkey, skin-side down, on a flat surface. Spread a generous layer of chilled sausage and oyster dressing over the turkey, making sure to stuff the dressing into the leg and wing cavities to maintain the appearance of bones.
Position the duck on top of the turkey, skin-side down, and layer it with more chilled dressing. Then, place the boneless chicken on top of the duck, skin-side down, and cover it with another layer of the cold dressing.
With assistance, lift the edges of the turkey skin and secure them together with toothpicks. Use kitchen twine to bind the edges around the toothpicks, helping to keep the turducken tightly closed. Carefully transfer the assembled turducken, breast-side up, into a large roasting pan.
Roast the turducken covered for 4 hours, or until the outside is golden brown. Afterward, uncover and continue roasting for 1 more hour, or until a meat thermometer inserted into the thigh reads 180°F, and a thermometer inserted into the stuffing reaches 165°F. Check periodically to baste and remove any excess juices. Once done, carve and serve.
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Nutritional Information (per serving)
| 836 | Calories |
| 53g | Fat |
| 5g | Carbs |
| 79g | Protein |
| Nutrition Facts | |
|---|---|
| Servings Per Recipe 24 | |
| Calories 836 | |
| % Daily Value * | |
| Total Fat 53g | 68% |
| Saturated Fat 16g | 80% |
| Cholesterol 262mg | 87% |
| Sodium 360mg | 16% |
| Total Carbohydrate 5g | 2% |
| Dietary Fiber 0g | 1% |
| Total Sugars 1g | |
| Protein 79g | 157% |
| Vitamin C 2mg | 3% |
| Calcium 74mg | 6% |
| Iron 6mg | 33% |
| Potassium 849mg | 18% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.
Evaluation :
5/5