All About Turkey (the bird, not country)
With the festive season upon us, families across the UK are preparing for one of the most comforting and restful holidays of the year. And for many people, that means shopping for that perfect turkey to serve for that festive dinner with loved ones.
While there are lots of different dishes associated with the festive season, the most popular is still a good, old fashioned roast turkey. If you want to get the best possible turkey for your family this Winter, here are a few tips from us at Healthy Halal to help guide you in your shopping.
Whole turkeys may be the staple for many families, but if you have a lot of mouths to feed (and you really want to bring your feast to the next level), there are a lot of other turkey products you should consider making part of your Healthy Halal order.
There are a lot of things to consider when looking for the perfect festive turkey. Not only do you need to find a bird that’s big enough to feed your family, you also want to be sure you get one that will fit in your oven and you can actually manage to prepare in your kitchen.
At Healthy Halal Online, we understand that eating well starts with quality local ingredients, which is why our unstunned halal whole turkeys can be ordered online to any address in the UK. It’s also why we’re making it easier for you to have great turkey raised in-province delivered straight to your door year round.
Make Cheat Day a Thing of the Past With Turkey Bacon
Who doesn’t love bacon? A great cut of meat to have as a snack, as part of a classic dish like Spaghetti Carbonara, or as the main feature in a breakfast fry-up, bacon is one of the most popular cuts of meat available.
Unfortunately, traditional pork bacon is also pretty high in fat. And while this makes it a perfect choice for people on the keto diet, if you are trying to cut back on fatty foods, bacon can be a bit of a calorie-bomb.
The good news is that cutting pork bacon out of your diet doesn’t mean giving up bacon altogether; halal smoked turkey bacon is a great alternative for people who are trying to eat more healthily but can’t abide the idea of foregoing bacon altogether.
Unlike regular halal beef bacon, which comes from the beef belly, halal turkey bacon is made by grinding up turkey, mixing it with oil and seasonings, and forming it into the shape of bacon rashers.
When it comes to cooking with halal turkey bacon, there are a few things you will need to keep in mind: because turkey bacon is lower in fat, it is prone to drying out, so you should reduce the cook time for your favourite recipes.
All of this means that if you want to stay true to your diet without missing out on your favourite dishes, turkey bacon is the perfect substitute. There’s no need for cheat days when you are replacing high fat bacon with lean, delicious turkey bacon from Healthy Halal!
Give Your Favourite Recipes a New Spin With Turkey Breasts
If there is one absolutely essential poultry cut, of course, it is the breast. Prized as a source for lean, flavourful white meat, chicken and turkey breasts are some of the most popular products for delivery in Healthy Halal meat boxes (which is one of the reasons we provide so many pre-seasoned options to make gourmet cooking faster).
If you are used to chicken breasts, the first time you cook with halal turkey breast you’ll probably notice a few differences, though.
Not only are halal turkey breasts larger and meatier than chicken breasts, they are also leaner, and have a firmer texture. This makes them the ideal meat for some recipes, but it can also make them more prone to overcooking.
But there are also differences you may not be able to see. For example, halal turkey breasts contain fewer calories per ounce than halal chicken breasts do, and they typically have a deeper and more complex flavour. While the flavour and texture of chicken and turkey are much more similar to each other than either of them are to game birds like halal duck or halal pheasant, turkey fans will often argue that turkey has a less bland, more substantial taste.
The real difference between chicken and turkey becomes apparent when you cook them, however. Because turkey is leaner and firmer, it is better to cook it for longer at lower temperatures to avoid making the meat tough and stringy. It’s also a good idea to baste it regularly so the meat stays as moist as possible.
You shouldn’t let these minor differences keep you from using turkey breasts in your favourite tried and true recipes, however — whether you want a nice dry protein for a salad or you are looking for something substantial but lean for your last cook-out of the year, turkey breasts are a versatile, popular choice that will keep you coming back for more.
If you want to find the most convenient way of getting top quality halal fresh turkey delivered straight to your door anywhere in the UK this festive season, you need to sign up to the Healthy Halal fresh meat delivery service.
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