We basted it. Frequently.
by tar (2020-11-25 06:16:21)
Edited on 2020-11-25 07:13:10

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But I’m not sure that was really necessary.

It wasn’t dry at all.

And the corn bread stuffing was awesome

Basting doesn't really do anything.
by grnd  (2020-11-25 09:59:30)     cannot delete  |  Edit  |  Return to Board  |  Ignore Poster   |   Highlight Poster  |   Reply to Post

The theory is that it cools the bird so it cooks more slowly, thus preventing the meat from drying out. What really causes the bird to cook more slowly is not the basting but the fact that you keep opening the oven door to baste it an in the process let heat out.

Cooks Illustrated tested this a while back.