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Thanksgiving Dinner Word Search

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CRANBERRYCASSEROLEDRUMSTICKLEFTOVERSSTUFFINGROASTINGPLATTERGIBLETSCARVINGGRAVYBRINE
Thanksgiving Dinner Word Search, free printable PDF preview

GIBLETS are the bag of parts most people throw out, and the reason experienced cooks never do: neck, heart and gizzard simmered down are what separates real GRAVY from a packet. The rest of this word puzzle is the timeline of the day itself, from the BRINE the night before through the ROASTING and the CARVING to the LEFTOVERS that most of the table was quietly waiting for.

Frequently asked questions

What does a BRINE actually do?

Salt water changes the muscle so it holds moisture during cooking. A brined bird loses less water in the oven, which is why it stays juicy without basting every twenty minutes.

Why cook STUFFING outside the bird?

Stuffing inside has to reach a safe temperature, and by the time it does the meat around it is overcooked. Baked in a dish it also gets a crust.

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