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March 2005
Throw the British Turkey on the Barbie!
Fed up with the thought of yet another tooth-crunching offering of burnt sausages from the barbie? Then it’s time to think outside the box and Try it with Turkey! If you still think turkey is just for Christmas, you are going to miss out on a treat for your taste buds this summer.
The huge choice of ready prepared turkey portions means it has never been easier to enjoy a lip-smacking, succulent and totally delicious turkey barbecue.
National Barbecue 2005 is the perfect excuse to get basting the bird. You’ll find ready cubed turkey breast in the supermarket or your local butcher that’s just perfect for threading on to skewers.
Try marinating chunks of turkey in a mix of soy sauce, honey, ginger and garlic. Skewer with alternate chunks of red onion, red and yellow peppers and finish with a whole mushroom. Baste with the marinade as the kebab cooks. Now that’s how delicious barbecued food can be!
Tender, juicy turkey breast steaks can be marinated and cooked whole, or cut up for kebabs. The white meat cooks quickly, which helps prevent food drying out on the barbecue, and it simply drinks up the flavours of your favourite marinades. Also look out for turkey sausages and burgers –ideal for anyone wanting a low fat alternative to pork and beef.
Not only is turkey low in fat, it is also low in cholesterol and excellent value, especially if you are barbecuing for a crowd. And with the huge variety of ready to cook cuts around, there’s always something to please everyone.
To give you a taste of how delicious barbecued turkey can be, chefs will giving away free samples at roadshows around the country between May and September.
Look out for the Quality British Turkey mark on the pack. That way you’ll know you are buying meat from farmers and producers who achieve some of the highest standards in the world.
Check out www.britishturkey.co.uk for some great barbecue recipes or call the British Turkey Information Service, 0800 783 9994.
So get barbecuing and get ready to Try it with Turkey!