dark meat
noun
: the meat that comes from the legs and thighs of chickens, turkeys, ducks, etc.
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If dark meat on the turkey is not done, cover the breast with foil and continue roasting until done.
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Annie Krumhardt Peterson, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 Nov. 2024
That’s because dark meat is slower to dry out, so getting through the white meat should be top priority.
—Alma Avalle, Bon Appétit, 28 Oct. 2024
Folks line up at Paşa Döner for dark meat–only chicken kebabs shaved onto buns served alongside drive-thru-thin french fries.
—Betsy Andrews, Condé Nast Traveler, 14 Oct. 2024
While Cooking the 'Best Thing' She's Ever Made in New Video
Caroline Chambers' Turkey and Cheddar Burgers
1 lb. ground turkey (white and dark meat)
4 oz.
—Sabrina Weiss, People.com, 4 Oct. 2024
When the breasts are roasted to perfection, all that dark meat is on-the-nose-done too.
—Sam Stone, Bon Appétit, 28 June 2024
Substitute chicken breasts with dark meat, such as legs, wings and thighs.
—Lois K. Solomon, Sun Sentinel, 27 June 2024
When less dark meat is used, the fat content will be lower.
—Bethany Thayer, Detroit Free Press, 22 June 2024
Often, ground turkey is a combination of light and dark meat, averaging about 7% fat.
—Bethany Thayer, Detroit Free Press, 22 June 2024
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Annie Krumhardt Peterson, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 Nov. 2024
That’s because dark meat is slower to dry out, so getting through the white meat should be top priority.
—Alma Avalle, Bon Appétit, 28 Oct. 2024
Folks line up at Paşa Döner for dark meat–only chicken kebabs shaved onto buns served alongside drive-thru-thin french fries.
—Betsy Andrews, Condé Nast Traveler, 14 Oct. 2024
While Cooking the 'Best Thing' She's Ever Made in New Video
Caroline Chambers' Turkey and Cheddar Burgers
1 lb. ground turkey (white and dark meat)
4 oz.
—Sabrina Weiss, People.com, 4 Oct. 2024
When the breasts are roasted to perfection, all that dark meat is on-the-nose-done too.
—Sam Stone, Bon Appétit, 28 June 2024
Substitute chicken breasts with dark meat, such as legs, wings and thighs.
—Lois K. Solomon, Sun Sentinel, 27 June 2024
When less dark meat is used, the fat content will be lower.
—Bethany Thayer, Detroit Free Press, 22 June 2024
Often, ground turkey is a combination of light and dark meat, averaging about 7% fat.
—Bethany Thayer, Detroit Free Press, 22 June 2024
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“Dark meat.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/dark%20meat. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.
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