Ground turkey
Lean, mild ground poultry. Cooks faster than beef and dries out more easily — season boldly and pull it right at 165°F.
Used for
- tacos
- meatballs
- burgers
- pasta sauces
In the kitchen
- brown
- crumble
- drain fat
Picking it at the store
- Pink and moist; avoid gray or dull colouring
- 93/7 fat ratio gives the best balance of lean and juicy — 99% fat-free turns dry
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