Turducken is a show-stopping dish that combines turkey, duck, and chicken into one flavorful and juicy masterpiece. This recipe will guide you through the process of deboning and stuffing the birds for a truly impressive main course for your next celebration.
Ingredients
- 1 whole turkey, deboned
- 1 whole duck, deboned
- 1 whole chicken, deboned
- Salt and pepper
- Herbs and spices of your choice
- Stuffing of your choice
Directions
- Season the inside of the deboned turkey with salt, pepper, and herbs.
- Place the deboned duck on top of the turkey and season again.
- Place the deboned chicken on top of the duck and season once more.
- Spread stuffing evenly over the chicken and roll the layers into a tight log.
- Tie the turducken with kitchen twine to secure the layers.
- Roast in the oven at 325°F for 3-4 hours, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F.
- Let the turducken rest for 20 minutes before slicing and serving.
Interesting Facts
The term 'turducken' is a combination of 'turkey', 'duck', and 'chicken'.
This dish is believed to have originated in the southern United States as a Cajun specialty.
Turducken is a labor-intensive dish to prepare, but the end result is well worth the effort.