Brining turkey thighs is one of the best ways to ensure they turn out incredibly moist, tender and full of flavor. But exactly how long should you brine turkey thighs to get the best results? In this comprehensive guide, we’ll provide a detailed overview on ideal brining times for turkey thighs, as well as tips … Read more
As Thanksgiving and the winter holidays approach, home cooks everywhere start thinking about how to prepare the perfect turkey. For many, that means getting a Butterball turkey. With their reputation for juicy, flavorful meat right out of the package, Butterball is one of the most popular turkey brands for holiday meals. But some cooks still … Read more
Breaded turkey cutlets are one of our go-to weeknight dinners from an air fryer. Super tasty and satisfying—although they always seem like a much fancier meal. Our easy method in this recipe can be changed in many ways to make other kinds of crispy turkey cutlets. Skip the stuffing mix entirely and use Italian-seasoned dried … Read more
This is the perfect Turkey Gravy Recipe with instructions to make it with or without drippings. You only need butter, flour, black pepper, chicken or turkey stock, and/or drippings. This is a great way to feed a lot of people on Thanksgiving! Thanksgiving dinner isn’t complete without turkey gravy! I used to be very afraid … Read more
Follow this simple, methodical tutorial for How to Carve a Turkey. Using a sharp carving knife, carve one side completely before moving on to the second side. Anyone can do it!. When your dream Thanksgiving turkey is done cooking and has cooled down, it’s time to carve it. When placed on a serving plate at … Read more
As a bacon lover, I’m always looking for ways to keep uncooked turkey bacon fresh for as long as possible. With its lower fat content compared to pork bacon, turkey bacon is a healthier alternative that my whole family enjoys. However, like any perishable food, proper storage is essential to extend its shelf life and … Read more
Need to know how many cups are in a pound? This page will teach you all you need to know; cups to pounds. What is the difference between a cup and a pound? I’ve included a simple chart below to help you remember. Being successful in the kitchen requires the accurate measurement of ingredients. If … Read more
As Thanksgiving approaches and turkey is on everyone’s mind I got curious about how good turkeys’ sense of smell really is. I’ve heard people claim turkeys can barely smell at all. But is that true? Let’s dig into the turkey’s sniffing abilities and find out if our feathered friends can really get a whiff of … Read more
When it comes to hunting wild game, most animals fall into categories like big game, small game, upland birds, and waterfowl. But where exactly does the majestic wild turkey fit in? Is turkey considered small game or does it have its own special classification? In this article, we’ll examine how wild turkeys are categorized by … Read more
For many home cooks, sorting through the bag of turkey giblets to find the liver is an annual Thanksgiving tradition. But for the uninitiated, telling the difference between a turkey’s various organs can be downright baffling. If you are unsure what to look for when seeking out the liver, read on for a helpful visual … Read more