FIL insisted on making his own last year. OMG. First of all, food prep practices in that household are somewhat suspect. I could only imagine how long all of the birds and whatnot were sitting at room temp while he de-boned and stuffed. And then there was the moment that he checked the temp, it registered 145, and he announced it done. I had never in my life said anything in his household regarding food until that moment, when I tried to (kindly) remind everyone that poultry, and most especially STUFFED poultry, needed to reach at least 170 or so....
So let's just say that when I ate it, I wasn't in the best frame of mine. To me it wasn't any better than the typical Thanksgiving meal, and it clearly was a LOT more work. I suppose if you're buying one pre-made, hey why not?! But don't be surprised if it just tastes like Stove Top layered with various birds.
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