Play
Basting Video
How To: Basting Fast, foolproof ways to ensure moist, flavorful results.
How To
Back to List

How To: Basting


Fast, foolproof ways to ensure moist, flavorful results.

Toolkit

Toolkit
  • Basting brush
  • Bulb baster
  • Large spoon
  • Oven mitt

Basting With Sauce

Basting With Sauce
  • A brush is the best tool for basting while grilling or broiling parts.
  • Dip the brush in fresh sauce or marinade.
  • Baste after turning the chicken; repeat on the "up" side once or twice during cooking time.
  • Wash the brush in hot, soapy water.

Basting With Pan Juices

Basting With Pan Juices
  • Using a bulb baster is the easiest way to baste a whole, roasted bird.
  • Wear an oven mitt and baste every 20-30 minutes, depending on your cooking time.
  • Clean by removing the rubber bulb, soaking both pieces in hot, soapy water.
  • Air dry before putting the bulb back on.

Remember

Remember

thermometer

Ensure doneness with a meat thermometer.

Refrigerate any leftover chicken or turkey immediately and use within 3-5 days.

More How-Tos

More How-Tos

Freezing and Thawing
Freezing and Thawing
Purchasing
Purchasing
Plating
Plating
Butterfly a Chicken Breast
Butterfly a Chicken Breast

View More


Try this With

Perdue
More at Youtube

Hi! Is there anything we can help you find?

YES. PLEASE! NO THANKS

SEND ME COUPONS!
x

Need help finding something?

Our hours of operation are from 9.00 AM to 6:30 pm EST, Monday - Friday.

Please contact us or text us at 1.800.4Perdue (1.800.473.7383).

CONTACT US

Sign up for recipes and more!

SIGN UP NOW