We all have to agree – ground turkey is one of the most delicious meat dishes one can ever have. It can be made in many ways. It is healthier than most meat dishes; ground beef, to name one, and is quite cheaper, too. It is also very versatile because it can be used in any recipe that calls for ground meat.
There are three common ways of grounding turkey – either by cooking it on a pan, grilling it, or baking it. However, this article focuses on one of the stages of preparation, and not the process as a whole. Getting the meat and treating it right is all good – you must know when exactly the turkey is done.
Overcooking is just going to ruin your dish and make your hard work and effort go to waste. It makes the turkey dry and extremely crumbly. Additionally, no one likes an undercooked turkey. There is no option to have it medium-rare. That has consequences too. Therefore, you must know when exactly to stop cooking and know that your ground turkey dish is ready.
How to Tell When Ground Turkey is Done?
- A ground turkey takes about 14-16 minutes to cook. You have to make sure that there is no pink part left; all of it has to be brown.
- It can also be tested using a thermometer. If the thermometer reads above or at 165F (74C), the turkey is done.
- Take apart one of the biggest pieces and check if it is uniformly colored inside. It should be light brownish.
- Once it is done, let it sit in the oven and cool for about five minutes.
So, that is how to tell when a ground turkey is done. If this article has not brought water to your mouth and excited you, we do not what will. The next step after reading this would be to run to your kitchen and decide what method of cooking you want to use to cook the ground turkey. It is one delicious dish that can be had on either on its own, with a salad or pasta, or in a curry dish.
Moreover, you can replace ground beef in some recipes with ground turkey. You could replace it in a spaghetti Bolognese, shepherd’s pie, in soup, lasagna, or add it to a rice dish. Turkey can be used in a variety of dishes due to its versatility.
Conclusion
There are three main ways to make sure that a ground turkey is done. It takes 14-16 minutes to cook and has to be brown through and through once it is done. If there is any part that has remained pink, it needs to be cooked some more. Moreover, meat thermometer can also be used to ensure that it is cooked properly. If the temperature is at least touching 165F (74C), the ground turkey is done. You can also take apart a piece of the turkey and check if it is uniformly colored inside or not. All in all, we hope this little guide was helpful to you. Happy cooking!