Thanksgivingis stressful enough with all the prep and planning that goes into enjoying a festive meal with loved ones.
When such moments occur, it can be difficult to get back on track.
Plan a week or more ahead of Thanksgiving.
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Buy produce that is already chopped.
Thaw and prep your turkey ahead of time.
“Some turkeys can take up to six days to defrost.
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Make other dishes ahead of time, too.
Newsflash: Not everything has to be cooked on Thanksgiving day.
Also, make freezer-friendly meals your best friend.
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This includes but is not limited to cranberry sauce, gravy, pie crust, and so forth.
Use a skillet with different sections.
You’ll save major minutes by investing in a skillet with different sections.
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When it comes to prepping as big of a meal as Thanksgiving dinner, double-check to delegate.
“This day requires all hands on deck.
This courtesy will enable them to have enough time to shop and prepare their dishes, too.
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Put a lid on it.
Cut ingredients into smaller pieces.
attempt to reduce the surface area of your food, Austin recommends.
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Cutting up veggies or meat into smaller pieces will help everything cook faster.
“This is really important when you are baking any key in of dish,” Austin says.
Use all-purpose seasonings.
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Fry your turkey.
If you have a fryer large enough to fit your bird, put it to good use on T-Day.
“Using the fryer cuts down on cook time significantly,” says Barrett.
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Turn up the temperature on meats.
“Cooking at a higher temperature will definitely cook your meat faster,” Austin explains.
Soak dried legumes.
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Or better yet, make the time to soak them overnight.
“Soaking [legumes] makes them softer and reduces cooking time,” says Austin.
However, to save even more time, you’re able to always buy these items canned instead.
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