We've been gifted a 15 lb. turkey and I'm trying to think how to cook for the best tasting meat. Dh and I are not turkey fans and it's just us two, so that's going to be a lot of meat. I also want it to be simple and easy to cook, so even though cutting up the turkey and freezing/cooking the parts separately would yield the best tasting meat, I honestly don't want the hassle. So I'm thinking of braising rather than roasting. First, because I don't own a roasting pan and second because it would be the simplest thing.
I've got a very large stock pot that will accommodate the whole bird. I'm thinking of just plopping the whole thing in there, breast side down and cooking it with the lid closed. Has anyone ever tried anything like it? My main issue with turkey is how dry it gets and the lack of taste, I'm thinking a braise-type cooking might help. Alternatively, I could borrow a roasting pan and do the standard roasting.
I would be freezing the cooked meat in containers and using it for things like tacos, fajitas, salads, etc... Ideas and suggestions welcome.