Using steam to make a dry version of turkey juicier
How effective is steaming a turkey tenderloin the size of a brisket to make it tender and juicy?
I'm considering this because turkey has a tendency to dry out as it's cooked.
Best Answer
Steaming generally doesn't make meat juicier -- it is just as easy to dry out a piece of meat with wet heat as it is with dry heat, if not easier.
There are two things that you can do to make your turkey juicier. The first is a brine, which Elendil suggests above. The second is to make sure you aren't overcooking. I'd suggest using a probe thermometer and pulling the tenderloin when it is at around 160F and letting it coast to your target temperature of 165F.
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Does steaming meat dry it out?
Steaming generally doesn't make meat juicier -- it is just as easy to dry out a piece of meat with wet heat as it is with dry heat, if not easier.Does steam tenderize meat?
Like braising and stewing, steaming is a moist heat cooking method that results in tender and flavorful beef through the use of steam. Unlike braising and stewing, the meat is not actually placed in water, but is suspended above it.How long do you steam turkey breast?
Place the turkey (minus the neck, gizzard, heart and liver) in the pot, and bring the water to a boil. Cover, reduce the heat to low, and steam the turkey for about 30 minutes.How to avoid drying out your turkey?
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Brining is a better solution as it gives you juicy meat and extra flavour. Steaming would result in rather a bland taste.
Brining is essentially marinading the meat in a saltwater solution (usually with some extra flavourings like peppercorns etc) overnight. You then roast the meat as normal. Super juicy, super tasty results. There are lots of guides online.
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