Do you roast a turkey breast up or down?

Table of Contents:

1. Do you roast a turkey breast up or down?
2. Are Turkey pop up timers accurate?
3. Is a turkey done when the red thing pops?
4. What is the red dot on my turkey?

Do you roast a turkey breast up or down?

Cook the turkey breast-side down. While the turkey roasts, the juices fall down towards the breast, resulting in the most succulent meat. The breast is also more protected from the heat, which helps keep it from getting too dried out. Use a meat thermometer to take out any guess work of when the turkey is done.

Are Turkey pop up timers accurate?

Unfortunately, the answer is no. These pop-up timers are actually inaccurate. There's a reason that turkey has a reputation for being dry, and it's because of these timers. ... Or even worse, they could rise too early and your turkey could be underdone, putting you and your guests at the risk of food poisoning.

Is a turkey done when the red thing pops?

The soft metal (D in the image) is solid at room temperature but turns to a liquid (melts) at about 165 degrees Fahrenheit (73 degrees Celsius). When the metal melts, it releases the red stick (A) and the spring (C) pops up the stick so you know the turkey is done. ... If it registers 165 degrees Fahrenheit, it's done.

What is the red dot on my turkey?

Inside a standard pop-up turkey timer, there's a red plastic indicator stick that sits in a plastic casing. ... The soft metal in the tip warms as the turkey roasts and eventually melts at around 180 degrees F. Then the red stick is released from the metal and the spring makes it pop up.