This Thanksgiving day, as you wonder how long to cook the turkey and if you have enough food, there is no longer any need to stress. Betty is here to help! With two of her favorite simple side dishes and her turkey time table, you can sit back and enjoy the parade! All you need is her candied carrot and tart green beans with bacon recipes and your dinner will be a hit.
Betty's Turkey Time Table:
Unstuffed
4 to 8 pounds (breast) 1½ to 3¼ hours
8 to 12 pounds 2¾ to 3 hours
12 to 14 pounds 3 to 3¾ hours
14 to 18 pounds 3¾ to 4¼ hours
18 to 20 pounds 4¼ to 4½ hours
20 to 24 pounds 4½ to 5 hours
Stuffed
4 to 6 pounds (breast) Not usually applicable
6 to 8 pounds (breast) 2½ to 3½ hours
8 to 12 pounds 3 to 3½ hours
12 to 14 pounds 3½ to 4 hours
14 to 18 pounds 4 to 4¼ hours
18 to 20 pounds 4¼ to 4¾ hours
20 to 24 pounds 4¾ to 5¼ hours
Quick Dishes for the Woman in a Hurry
Shop-Rite Cookbook: 1960's
Candied Carrots
Set out a small baking dish.
Wash and pare or scrape 6 medium-size (about 2 lbs.) carrots
Cook whole carrots 15-25 min., or until just tender.
Meanwhile, combine in a small saucepan
3/4 cup firmly packed brown sugar
6 tablespoons water
3 tablespoons butter or margarine
Stirring constantly, cook over medium heat until sugar is dissolved. Drain carrots and place in baking dish. Cover with sugar mixture. Bake at 350 degrees about 10 min., or until carrots are completely glazed; baste occasionally.
6 servings
Tart Green Beans with Bacon
Wash, cut off ends and cut into crosswise pieces. 1 lb. green beans.
Cook 15-20 min., or until tender. Meanwhile, panbroil in a skillet
4 slices bacon, cut in 1/2 in. pieces
Add to skillet
1/3 cup finely chopped onion
2 tablespoons vinegar
2 tablespoons sugar
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon monosodium glutamate
Dash of pepper
Bring to boiling.
Drain cooked beans. Pour bacon mixture over beans and toss lightly together.
4 servings
Betty knows that the only thing more American than apple pie is pumpkin at Thanksgiving. But Betty puts a twist on this traditional dessert by baking Pumpkin Chiffon Pie. Whether you are carving the turkey at your house or serving potatoes as a guest at someone else's, Betty's recipe will be a hit. Evoke the spirit of mid-century bakers with these retro baking supplies. You may not need a pie bird for this treat, but it is a cute addition to your vintage kitchen and useful with other pies as it lets the steam escape while baking.
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This Thanksgiving day, as you wonder how long to cook the turkey and if you have enough food, there is no longer any need to stress. Betty is here to help! With two of her favorite simple side dishes and her turkey time table, you can sit back and enjoy the parade! All you need is her candied carrot and tart green beans with bacon recipes and your dinner will be a hit.
