The Turducken ...
By ladyluna
@ladyluna (7004)
United States
November 24, 2007 8:31am CST
Hello All,
So, here is the follow up report, or review of the Turducken that we had for Thanksgiving Dinner.
All of the guests at the table seemed to really enjoy it. It was a little fatty for my taste. Yet, that probably had more to do with the piece of duck that I served myself. Hubby did say that he thought that the duck wasn't necessarily gamey, but that it tasted more wild, heavier, and maybe a bit greasier than the turkey or the chicken. Yet, he went back for seconds!
I'll add that because of the way it's put together for cooking, that it's very difficult to differentiate between the chicken & the turkey. The duck is much easier to pick out.
It's a bit on the pricey side ($60.00 USD). That might discourage some from trying it. And, I'll also add that it cooked in much less time than was indicated in the directions. In a convection oven, it only took three hours, instead of five. So, it had to sit in the traditional oven, on low, for two extra hours. If you try it, and have a convection oven, you may want to factor that in, as it kind of threw off the rest of the meal preparation.
Of course, we're glad we had the opportunity to try it. Overall, the meal was sensational! Very tantilizing for the taste buds. So many tastes, so many flavors, AND so many calories! I guess I'd better get to working off all that dinner, eh?
I'll also add that having something different, exotic if you will, offered a level of excitement about the traditional Thanksgiving Feast.
All in all, I'd say it was a huge hit.
So, do you think you might want to give it a try?
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6 responses
@sigma77 (5383)
• United States
24 Nov 07
I might try it someday. I would expect the duck to be a bit greasier, but still taste good. I ended up with a deep fried turkey and I really can't tell much difference betwen cooking in an oil fryer or in the oven. Now I have a craving for pancakes. How about turkey or ham pancakes? That might take some experimenting...lol. You are right about the extra calories. That is why the balony sandwich sounded reasonable...lol. After losing about 30 pounds in the last year, I would hate to gain some of it back, especially since I would like to get to about 135, which is another 7 or 8 pounds to lose.
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@ladyluna (7004)
• United States
25 Nov 07
Hello Sigma,
I'm glad to hear that your holiday feast included more than just bologna on white Wonder, 'cause that sure sounded like a Charlie Brown Thanksgiving to me (chuckle, chuckle).
As for the pancakes: hmmm, how 'bout cranberry pancakes? That's sounds like a good way to use up those glorious little red berries.
I completely understand your desire to keep on your healthy weight regimen. Stay focused, and you'll get there! We all just need to beware of those pesky, tempting Christmas cookies. Soon, they're going to be everywhere -- oh no, run awayyyyyyy!
If the Turducken opportunity ever presents itself to you, I think you'd be glad you tried it.
Thanks for stopping by & enjoy the rest of your weekend, my friend.
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@drannhh (15219)
• United States
25 Nov 07
I would eagerly give it a try, but only if somebody else cooked it, preferably one of our nearby resort restaurants. Maybe they will have it on the menu for Christmas. For several years one of the nearby casinos served a lovely roast duck every Christmas at such an affordable price it would have been criminal not to go. Since then, however, they remodeled and that restaurant is no longer there, no is the duck. Hopefully, one of these days we'll see turducken on their menu, and if so we would definitely come to a screeching halt and go in and try it. Convection baking is much faster and makes a crispier crust on things. It is the only kind of oven I ever use. Thanks for giving us the verdict. If your hubby went back for more, then it must have been OK.
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@ladyluna (7004)
• United States
25 Nov 07
Hello Drannhh,
Perhaps giving the local casino resorts a call requesting Turducken might help? I imagine some professional chefs really enjoy doing something different, from time to time. Although, I imagine cost might be a factor. Yet, some of those resorts put out some amazing spreads. So, you might yet get your wish.
I'm happy to provide the verdict. Yup, Hubby having gone for seconds is definitely a positive review.
Oh, and you're right about convection ovens. Our friend kind of forgot about how quickly convections bake. I'm somewhat surprised that manufacturers don't list convection directions. Lots of folks have them these days!
Anyway, thanks for stopping by, and good luck hunting down a resort Turducken meal.
@anniepa (27955)
• United States
10 May 08
My brother and his wife had a Turducken a few years ago and they were satisfied with it although they didn't really describe it in detail. I've never tasted duck so I would have no idea of what even to expect there but it sure sounds like it would be pretty good - and VERY FATTENING but isn't that what Thanksgiving's all about? I just might have to try it one year.
Annie
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@ladyluna (7004)
• United States
19 May 08
Hello Annie,
Thanks for sharing your thoughts about turducken. If you ever do try it, let us know what you think, OK?
As for fattening; the terms Thanksgiving feast and low calorie don't seem synomymous at all, do they? But "yummy" works just fine, eh?
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@anniepa (27955)
• United States
19 May 08
I sure will let you know WHEN I try it, because I'm pretty sure I will eventually. One thing I'm always thankful about on Thanksgiving is that we've been given this one glorious day when we don't have to think about calories, fat content, carbs or exercise!
Annie
@ladyluna (7004)
• United States
27 Nov 07
Hello Whyaskq,
Yup, the meal was definitely worth the calories! And, as you've pointed out, the meal is usually more satisfying when the clean up is a breeze. I'm always thankful for my dishwasher, but never as much as when the holidays roll around.
We got away with being guests for Thanksgiving, but we'll be doing the cooking & clean up for Christmas. And, I'll add that I'm really looking forward to it!
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@Monkeyrose (2840)
• Canada
25 Nov 07
Wow I heard about this on the radio. I totally thought that they were joking. I didn't realize that turducken was actually something to eat.
So how exactly does it work it work? Is it turkey thats stuffed with a duck thats stuffed with a chicken? I'm not crazy into meat so I don't think this would be the dish for me?
@ladyluna (7004)
• United States
25 Nov 07
Hello Monkeyrose,
Yup, it's a real dish, of Cajun origin. It is as you've envisioned -- a deboned chicken, inside of a deboned duck, inside of a deboned turkey. And, it was certainly a big hit at the dinner table.
If you ever get a chance to try it, I'd say it would probably be worth it -- even if you're not a big meat eater.
Thanks for stopping by!
@ladyluna (7004)
• United States
25 Nov 07
Hello Alangardner,
Welcome to MyLot. I certainly hope you enjoy your time here.
Gotta' love your enthusiasm for trying new dishes. I hope you get your opportunity to give Turducken a go. It was definitely a huge hit at the dinner table.
Thanks for stopping by, and enjoy the rest of your weekend!
