One of the most common Thanksgiving conundrums is how to free up oven space so you can get everything on the table at the same time. The answer: dont roast your turkey—smoke it instead. By cooking the turkey outside, youll earn valuable real estate for all the dressings, casseroles, and rolls moving in and out … Read more
A snood is the floppy, fleshy appendage that drapes over a turkey’s beak. Toms, jakes, and hens all have snoods. However, a tom’s is longer and more prominent than that of a hen or jake. While it’s easy to dismiss the snood as a vestigial appendage on a turkey’s face, studying it can be a … Read more
Happy Thanksgiving, readers! In celebration of the holiday and the delicious meal soon to be consumed, we’re sharing five fun facts about the animal that almost became the United States national bird. With their large, heavy bodies wild turkeys may seem slow and clumsy. But they are capable of impressive speed and athletic feats when … Read more
Anyone who loves Thanksgiving — or anyone who always gets pressured into hosting — knows that putting this massive meal together is a huge challenge. From finding those Thanksgiving sides that will have guests asking for seconds to sourcing the perfect turkey, its a lot to have to deal with. You might be tempted to … Read more
The Big Easy® Outdoor Air Fryer is the stress-free way to fry your turkey without having to purchase or dispose of cooking oil. That means you dont have to worry about splattering, spilling and burns. It’s a delicious, safe and simple alternative to oil-fried turkey for a bird thats moist on the inside and crispy … Read more
For many people, turkey is the star of the Thanksgiving table These large birds can feed a crowd when cooked up golden brown and served with all the fixings But just how big can turkeys get? Let’s explore some record-breaking giant gobblers. Tyson – The 86 Pound Heavyweight In December 1989, a stag turkey named … Read more
Turkey hunting requires careful preparation and equipment selection to ensure a successful and ethical harvest. One key piece of gear is choosing the proper shotgun choke, as this can greatly impact your effective range and pattern density. But with so many choke options out there, how do you determine which one is right for you? … Read more
A turkey roll, also known as a roulade or galantine, is a impressive and flavorful alternative to roasting a whole turkey A turkey roll is made by rolling up a boneless, stuffed turkey breast and roasting it to juicy perfection When done properly, it results in incredibly moist, succulent meat that makes an elegant holiday … Read more
Salsalito turkey is a popular delicatessen meat that brings a delicious southwestern flair to sandwiches, wraps, salads and more. If you’ve noticed those flecks of red and green in the turkey at your local deli counter and wondered what makes this variety unique, read on to learn all about Salsalito turkey. Salsalito turkey starts with … Read more
A turkey injector is a useful kitchen tool for infusing flavor and moisture into poultry and roasts. With the holidays coming up, you may be wondering where to find this handy gadget. Whether you want to brine or marinate your turkey or simply make it as juicy as possible, having a meat injector on hand … Read more