B—Lancaster Farming, Friday, Sept, 20, 1957 or t Farm Wife and Family Poultry Meat that Turns Pink During Roasting Is Safe to Eat With all the poultry, especially turkeys, on the market these days, homemakers have been asking the U. S. Department of Agriculture for some special information on these birds. One frequent query is; What makes cooked turkey meat pink? Poultry meat that turns pinkish FOR YOUR FAMILY’S SECURITY ! Trouble seems to come in "bunches” for most families, and money is usually needed in several places at once. That’s why it pays to save for your family’s security. Our insured savings ac counts help you to save regularly; and they earn a liberal return, too. Current Dividend 3 % P er Annum. Paid On Savings Accounts Insured to $lO,OOO fa^TFEDERAIJ >cSjHsps_ 25 North Dnke Phone EX 7-5398 Gilbert H. Hartley, Treasurer Emlen H. Zellers, Secretary i®j®)C|®, during roasting, even when thoroughly cooked, is still safe to eat, and is not changed in flavor or other qualities, say Department scientists. Research has shown that cer tain substances in the atmosphere of a heated oven or in the hot air of an outdoor fire may re act chemically with substances in poultry meat to give it a pink tinge. These are the same sub stances that give a reddish color to smoked hams and other cured meats. It’s often the meat of younger birds that show the most pink, be cause their thinner skins allow oven gases to get through to the flesh underneath. The amount of fat in the skin also affects this pinking. Another frequent question is - What makes some poultry bones darkened and reddened’ Answer; Freezing and thawing which break down the blood cells of the bone marrow and cause a deep reddish color to show. Studies made showed that the bones that showed this discoloration were those of young birds. If you’re taking advantage of the plentiful supplies of turkeys this month and want to vary your meals by special recipes, consider what you can do with turkey wings. They’re meatier than you may realize if the bird is medium size or larger. Four turkey wings fncaseed or with creole sauce are enough for four generous CHIfV COIN ' * t > \ - h ♦« V V t ** x < 1 5 i AN 18 YEAR OLD SEAMSTRESS, Ruth Horning of Ephxata, sends us this pattern for a Chinese Coin quilt. Colors other than white may be used to produce a brighter quilt. Be sure to allow for seams when cutting the pieces. Miss Horning says that servings. Markets selling turkey parts may offer wings at a special price. Or you may want to cut the wings from a whole turkey, then freeze other parts for roasting later. Why not try the following re cipes for Turkey Wings Fncasee or Turkey Wings Creole? TURKEY WINGS FRICASEE 4 turkey wings 3 tablespoons cooking fat or oil 2Vz cups water % teaspoon salt Pepper 2 tablespoons flour To make - Brown the wings in the or oil. Add water, salt and pepper. Cover pan. Simmer until wings are tender about two hours, turning once. Add more water if needed. Blend flour with a little cold water and add to cooking water for thickening. Cook about 15 minutes longer. Makes four servings. i= * f TURKEY WINGS CREOLE 4 turkey wings 3 tablespoons cooking fat or oil 1 cup chopped green pepper 1 cup chopped onion IVk teaspoons salt 1 bay leaf, if desired Cayene pepper 1 clove garlic, sliced 2Vz cups cooked or canned toma toes 1 x wings in flour mixture, brown in hot fat or oil in large fry pan about 20 minutes. Add onion and green pepper and cook these in fat a few minutes. Add other ingredients and cover pan. Simmer about two hours or until wings are tender. Add a lit tle water if needed to prevent sticking. Makes four servings. One of our readers sends up a recipe today for a good tomato catsup. Why not give it a try 1 peck tomatoes 1 quart vinegar 1 handful salt 1 ounce black pepper Dash of red pepper 1 ounce ground mustard Vz ounce whole cloves 2 large onions cut fine in food chopper 1 pound sugar Remove core and stem; boil till soft. Strain through colander. Tie cloves and black pepper in a thin cloth and leave float on top while catsup is boiling. Test wh«'n done by putting a spoonful on saucer; if no water X y « ' 4 > *■ - o ", i/Him: % s < V ft jS- ■>s**. >\ % y s *a ; r V**’ *' i' *» , vj * * v x * i* &* *V« x - ~ s * «• «• - s ~ V t. jfV •'' ’--^ *J*' X~ . * * y *U, <4 ~«,.t - jA> * ** , r i*-; * / * * , t cV; ♦ <- > - \*> * 'V v ' t ■ .>VC- *~y.i : * .* .‘v 'K ." > H “-4 > v ~>> „ •* " i - **t * *■ Mixture of flour, salt and pepper TOMATO CATSUP Mrs. Charles Smith, RD2, Fairland, Lititz vy /w* « I * V separates from ingredients your and all the recipes, catsup is done. * P. S. from Mrs. Smith- I enjoy reading the farm news Come To The Lampeter Fair Brubaker’s and See L H. Display of Appliances Refrigerator-Freezer Also a Complete Kitchen and Laundry Center on Display— “THE HOUSEWIVES DREAM” includes stainless steel sink with disposal, washer dryer combination, range, dish washer, radio, and cabinets. 0* LH. BRUBAKER am 'ZSey 350 Strasburg Pike, Lane. Ph. Lane. EX 3-7607 Strasburg OV 7-6002 the original pattern was aken from an old farm magazine. Be sure to send in your patterns if "you have not yet done so. Ad dress them to: Farm Wife and Family, Lan caster Farming, Quarryville, Pa. (Sketch by Lancaster Farming) Sept. 25 to 27 H- ~- - V 'jg Washer and Dryer A letter from up Manheim brings us "this recipe. Says Mrs. (Continued on page 9) v'.V *• "I <$L. i /, f. * jk ■*£ *■ s'' i ■A ~ t >*»/ - J ■ZfS'.'g < ■ * *S* \ '■*r£ < 4 i