I started out withsuchbig plans.
I started out in a very organized fashion.
I even made little herb bundles for each batch, such was my hubris.
Were going whole hog, or bird, as it were.
There were problems immediately.
It did not go okay this time, and the poor little circulator struggled to reach the target temperature.
It came back on after a short nap.)
Who knows!when I decided to consult my very wise editor.
c’mon stop, he said.
It will not sous vide.
Hush now, my child, dry your tears, and try something else.
(Those are not exact quotes, but that was the spirit of the Slack conversation.)
It came out okay.
It was then that I turned to the torch.
My friends, my babies, my loves, this turkey meat was the stuff of carnivorous dreams.
Juicy doesnt describe it.
There wasnt one bite that wasnt permeated with the seasoning and herbs I had thrown in that bag.
(I know, I cant believe it either.)
The dark meat was similarly transcendent.
Im a leg lady myself, and this succulent section of turkey almost made me weep with joy.
So, going back to that most eternal question:Will a whole thanksgiving turkey sous vide?
The Answer:Yes, but some disassembly is required.
Now, there is an obvious drawback, and it is the skin.
Theres also an issue of optics.
You get turkey you will want to eat, nay,devour.
You get turkey that may not even make it into a sandwich, for there will be no leftovers.
You get turkey your family and friends will rave about until Valentines day (at least).
Besides, come November 24th, social media will be flooded with nearly identical photos of roasted birds.
No one will miss yours.
Photos by Claire Lower.
