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What do I do now that I cooked the turkey and it is tough?

I have a fresh turkey. I put it in a convection at 325 degrees for 2 1/2 hours. I salted and put herbs in the cavity.

The temperature was 180 after the 2 1/2 hours. the liquid was clear.

The skin and meat was tough. Should I put it back in the oven? If so, what temp should I cook it and for how long?

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What do I do now that I cooked the turkey and it is tough?

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Saving a tough turkey
by: Karen from DDP

Hi! Thanks for your question. I wish I had a better answer for you, though! If you've cooked the turkey to 180 and it's tough, then...it's done and it's tough. You certainly shouldn't put it back in the oven, and you really can't save it.

My suggestion? Slice it thin, smother it in gravy, and nobody will care. And better luck next time!

For future reference, a better temperature to gauge doneness is 165-- that'll keep your turkey from getting so tough, but it'll still be safely done. Or look for a better recipe! My favorite is this:

Dry Brined Turkey

It's always moist and tender.

Good luck!

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