Can You Brine a Turkey While It’s Defrosting? The Complete Guide As Thanksgiving approaches, many home cooks are faced with the dilemma of not having enough time to properly thaw and brine their turkey. With busy schedules, it’s easy to forget to take the bird out of the freezer with enough time before the big … Read more
As turkey season approaches, many hunters find themselves asking the age-old question: Do I really need camouflage to hunt turkeys successfully? With their incredible eyesight and wariness, it’s no secret that wild turkeys can be one of the most challenging game birds to hunt. That’s why having the right gear, including effective camouflage, is so … Read more
Shady Brook Farms offers fresh sweet Italian turkey sausage, which is made with real Golden Delicious apples. This sausage can be enjoyed on sandwiches, preferably cooked with caramelized onions and spicy mustard. The chicken sausage from Shady Brook Farms is also a popular choice for sandwiches. With real chicken as its main ingredient, it provides … Read more
Sometimes an entire turkey is just too big for a small Thanksgiving or Christmas gathering. Enter this delicious and easy baked turkey legs recipe! Simply season turkey legs with turkey rub, then roast for approximately an hour in the oven, and dinner is served! Dark meat lovers, rejoice! These baked turkey legs are easy enough … Read more
Brining a turkey can help to ensure tender, juicy meat that is full of flavor. But have you ever wondered what is better – unbrined, dry brined, or salt water brined turkey? We did a side-by-side comparison. Read on for the results. For years, I used a salt water brine to prepare my turkey for … Read more
I may be dramatic sometimes, but I am NOT being dramatic when I say this fried turkey recipe is LIFE CHANGING. I can say that because it seriously changed mine. I had never in my life had a turkey so juicy, flavorful and delicious until we fried a turkey. No worries folks, Im going to … Read more
Few food items are as polarizing as the turkey leg — it is a true “love it” or “hate it” situation. On one end of the spectrum, its beloved admirers cant get enough of the generously portioned, sodium-laced, portable food. On the other hand, its haters really know how to hate — knocking its large, … Read more
All products are independently selected by our editors. If you buy something, we may earn an affiliate commission. Buying a turkey for Thanksgiving dinner comes with nearly as many questions (not to mention drama) as preparing and serving the meal itself: How big a turkey should I buy? How do I cook it evenly? Should … Read more
If you were shocked to learn that you could roast a frozen turkey, you’re in for another surprise: You can roast that turkey while you sleep, too. At a typical roasting temperature (around 325ºF), a large turkey can take upwards of four hours to roast. Add in pulling the bird out of the fridge beforehand … Read more
This Turkey in an Electric Roaster recipe answers all your questions about cooking a picture-perfect golden brown turkey in your electric roaster oven. As Thanksgiving approaches, many home cooks wonder if using a turkey bag in an electric roaster is safe and effective for roasting the star of the holiday meal. With some handy tips … Read more