Alright, listen up, y’all gonna learn how to cook some turkey tips, ain’t nothin’ fancy but it’s good eatin’, ya hear?
First off, you gotta get yourself some turkey tips. Don’t matter if they fresh or frozen, just make sure they thawed out good. Nobody wants no frozen turkey, tastes like chewin’ on a dang ice cube. I usually just let ‘em sit in the sink for a while, or if I’m in a hurry, I put ‘em in a bowl of cold water. Don’t use no hot water, that’ll mess ‘em up.
Now, once them tips is thawed, we gotta get ‘em seasoned up. I ain’t got no fancy spices, just the basics. Salt, pepper, some garlic powder, maybe a little onion powder if I’m feelin’ fancy. You can use whatever you like, really. Just sprinkle it all over them tips, make sure they all covered. Don’t be stingy with it, flavor’s important, ya know?
- Salt
- Pepper
- Garlic Powder
- Onion Powder (if you want)
Okay, next up is cookin’ ‘em. You can cook ‘em in the oven, or on the stove, or even in a slow cooker. I like to cook ‘em in the oven, makes ‘em nice and crispy. So, if you’re gonna use the oven, preheat that thing to about 375 degrees. Not too hot, not too cold, just right.
Get yourself a pan, a baking pan I mean, not no fryin’ pan. Put some oil in it, just a little bit, enough to keep the tips from stickin’. Then dump them tips in the pan, spread ‘em out so they ain’t all bunched up together.
Now, stick that pan in the oven and let ‘em cook. How long you cook ‘em depends on how big they are. Little tips won’t take as long as big ones. I usually cook ‘em for about 30 or 40 minutes, but you gotta keep an eye on ‘em. You want ‘em to be cooked through, but not all dried out. They should be nice and juicy and tender.
Here’s a trick my grandma taught me, stick a fork in one of the tips. If it goes in easy, they’re done. If it’s still hard, they need more time. Simple as that.
Now, while them tips is cookin’, you can make a gravy if you want. I ain’t gonna lie, I ain’t the best gravy maker in the world, but I can manage. You gotta take some of the juice from the pan, after the tips is done cookin’, and put it in a saucepan. Add a little flour and some broth or water, and whisk it all together. Cook it over medium heat until it thickens up. Season it with salt and pepper, and there ya go, gravy.
If you ain’t got no pan drippings, or don’t feel like making gravy, that’s okay too. Them turkey tips are mighty good all on their own. I like to eat ‘em with some mashed potatoes and green beans, but you can eat ‘em with whatever you want. Rice, cornbread, whatever tickles your fancy.
And that’s pretty much it. See, it ain’t that hard. Just season ‘em up, cook ‘em till they’re done, and eat ‘em up. Now you know how to cook turkey tips, just like me. It ain’t no gourmet meal, but it’s good home cookin’, and that’s the best kind, ain’t it? You can make this for your family, your friends, even your neighbors if you feelin’ generous. They all gonna love it, trust me.
Oh and one more thing, don’t forget to clean up after yourself. Nothin’ worse than a messy kitchen. Wash them dishes, wipe down the counter, and put everything away. That way, next time you wanna cook, you ain’t gotta deal with no mess.
So there you have it. Easy peasy turkey tips. Now go on and make some, and let me know how they turn out. I bet they gonna be mighty tasty.
And remember, don’t be afraid to experiment. You can add different spices, different vegetables, whatever you like. Cooking is all about having fun and making something delicious. So go ahead, get in that kitchen and start cooking!
One last thing for good measure, cooking times gonna change if you use a slow cooker or the stovetop. If you’re using a slow cooker, cook them tips on low for about 6 to 8 hours, or on high for about 3 to 4 hours. If you’re using the stovetop, cook ‘em in a pan over medium heat for about 20 to 30 minutes, or until they’re cooked through. Just make sure to stir ‘em occasionally so they don’t stick and burn. Now you really know everything! Go on, git!
