Baseball Turkey: The Ultimate Thanksgiving Day Food

It’s Thanksgiving, which means it’s time to enjoy some turkey. But why not switch things up this year and have a baseball turkey?

What is baseball turkey?

Baseball turkey is a dish that is traditionally served on Thanksgiving Day in the United States It is made by baking a turkey in an oven with a baseball-shaped mold. The turkey is then served with gravy, stuffing, and other traditional Thanksgiving Day dishes.

Why is baseball turkey the ultimate Thanksgiving Day food?

Turkey has long been a Thanksgiving Day staple, but why is it that baseball turkey is the ultimate Thanksgiving Day food? It could be because of its all-American origins – turkeys were Native American birds, after all. Or it could be because turkey is such a versatile meat, able to be roasted, fried, or smoked. Whatever the reason, there’s no denying that baseball turkey is the perfect dish for your Thanksgiving feast.

How to cook baseball turkey?

The first thing you need to do is find a turkey that is big enough to feed your entire baseball team You will also need a roasting pan that is large enough to fit the turkey comfortably. Preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit

Next, you need to prepare the turkey for roasting. Remove the giblets and rinse the turkey inside and out with cold water Pat the turkey dry with paper towels.

Now it’s time to stuff the turkey. You can use your favorite stuffing recipe or a pre-made stuffing mix. Be sure to stuff the turkey loosely, as stuffing that is too tightly packed can cause the turkey to overcook.

Once the turkey is stuffed, you need to truss it. Trussing helps to keep the stuffing inside the turkey while it cooks and also helps the turkey to cook evenly. there are many different ways to truss a turkey, so feel free to use whichever method you are most comfortable with.

Now it’s time to roast the turkey! Place the turkey in the roasting pan and bake it for about four hours, or until the internal temperature of the Turkey breast meat reaches 165 degrees Fahrenheit.

Once your Turkey is fully cooked, remove it from the oven and let it rest for at least 20 minutes before carving. This will give the juices time to redistribute throughout the meat, resulting in a juicier, more flavorsome Thanksgiving feast!

What are the benefits of eating baseball turkey?

While there are many benefits to eating turkey on Thanksgiving, there are also some benefits to eating baseball turkey. Here are a few of them:

1. It is a lean protein source.
2. It is low in calories and fat.
3. It is a good source of B vitamins, including niacin and vitamin B6.
4. Baseball turkey is also a good source of phosphorus, zinc, and selenium.
5. Eating baseball turkey can help you regulate your appetite and maintain a healthy weight.
6. It can also help you stay energized and focused throughout the day.

How to make baseball turkey stuffing?

Ingredients:
1 (10-pound) turkey
1 can cranberry sauce
1 package stuffing mix
1 cup chopped onions
1 cup chopped celery
1 cup chopped green peppers
1/2 cup margarine, melted
2 tablespoons poultry seasoning
2 teaspoons rubbed sage
1 teaspoon thyme leaves
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1 (14-ounce) can chicken broth stuffing mix bake according package directions adding onions, celery, and green peppers to the bread crumbs. Add margarine, poultry seasoning, sage, thyme, salt, and pepper. Slowly add chicken broth until mixture is moistened.

Directions:Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Grease a roasting pan. Place turkey in roasting pan. Spread cranberry sauce over stuffing. Bake uncovered for 4 hours or until a meat thermometer inserted into the thickest part of the thigh reads 180 degrees F (85 degrees C).

How to make baseball turkey gravy?

The best way to make baseball turkey gravy is to start with a roux. A roux is a mixture of flour and fat that is used to thicken sauces and soups. To make a roux, you will need to melt some butter in a saucepan over low heat. Once the butter has melted, add an equal amount of flour and whisk until the mixture is smooth.

Next, you will need to slowly add some beef or chicken broth to the roux, whisking continually until the mixture has thickened. Once the gravy has reached the desired consistency, you can season it with salt and pepper to taste. Finally, stir in some chopped fresh parsley for a bit of color and flavor.

How to make baseball turkey pie?

Ingredients:
1 pound ground turkey
1⁄2 cup chopped onion
1 garlic clove, minced
1⁄4 teaspoon salt
1⁄8 teaspoon black pepper
9 inch unbaked pie crusts**
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
2 cups milk
1 teaspoon dried thyme leaves
1⁄4 cup chopped fresh parsley

*You can certainly use a dark meat turkey, but I prefer the flavor of ground white meat for this dish. If you are short on time, you can also use a rotisserie chicken from your local grocery store. Be sure to remove the skin and bones before chopping the meat.
**I used 2 frozen unbaked pie crusts that I thawed according to the package directions. You could also make your own crust or even use pre-made graham cracker or cookie crumb crusts.

How to make baseball turkey sandwiches?

Ingredients:

-4 slices of bread
-1 turkey breast, thinly sliced
-1-2 tablespoons of your favorite BBQ sauce
-1/2 cup of coleslaw
-4 dill pickle slices

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
2. Assemble sandwiches by layering turkey, BBQ sauce, coleslaw and pickles between slices of bread.
3. Wrap sandwiches tightly in foil.
4. Place on baking sheet and bake for 15-20 minutes, or until heated through.

How to make baseball turkey soup?

S Serves 6-8

Ingredients:

1 Hole Baseball turkey, roasted and shredded
4 carrots, diced
2 stalks celery, diced
1 onion, diced
8 cups chicken stock
2 bay leaves
1 sprig rosemary
1 sprig thyme
1/2 cup white wine
Salt and pepper to taste

-In a large pot or Dutch oven combine the chicken stock, carrots, celery, onion, bay leaves, rosemary and thyme.
-Bring the mixture to a simmer and cook until the veggies are tender, about 15 minutes.
-Remove the bay leaves, rosemary and thyme.
-Add the white wine and continue cooking for 5 minutes.
-Add the turkey and season with salt and pepper to taste. Continue cooking until heated through.

How to make baseball turkey leftovers?

Here’s how to make baseball turkey leftovers:

1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
2. Spread a layer of stuffing in the bottom of a baking dish.
3. Arrange sliced turkey over stuffing.
4. Spoon cranberry sauce over turkey.
5. Top with a second layer of stuffing, if desired.
6. Bake in preheated oven for 25 minutes, or until heated through and the top is golden brown.