The Best Thanksgiving Turkey Recipe for Beginners is right here! Roasting a Thanksgiving turkey doesn’t have to be intimidating—especially if it’s your first time! This straightforward, no-fuss recipe will help you get a tender, juicy turkey with crispy skin, perfect for impressing your guests (or just yourself!) without all the stress. This guide covers each … Read more
I know what you’re thinking: a Crock Pot Thanksgiving whole turkey recipe? You read that right! Whether it’s Thanksgiving Day or you’re having a small gathering of family and friends, you can make an entire turkey in your Crock Pot. Cooking a whole turkey in a crock pot may seem unusual, but it’s actually a … Read more
This simple brine for turkey of salt, sugar, and fresh herbs is super simple and versatile–you can also use it with pork or chicken. It’s perfectly scaled for a turkey breast or two but can be easily adapted to a whole turkey. Best of all, with this recipe, you won’t be throwing a lot of … Read more
Can You Kill a Turkey with a Pellet Gun? A Detailed Look As an avid hunter and outdoor enthusiast, I often get asked if it’s possible to kill a turkey using a pellet gun. While it may seem like a pellet gun lacks the power necessary to take down a large bird like a turkey, … Read more
Cooking turkey burgers on the stove can seem intimidating. Unlike beef, ground turkey is delicate and can dry out if you don’t use the right temperature. Through trial and error, I’ve learned the ideal stove temperature range for juicy, flavorful turkey burgers. Follow these tips for success every time. Why Temperature Control is Key Controlling … Read more
If you find yourself with a frozen turkey on Thanksgiving morning, relax. You can still have a beautiful, flavorful, juicy bird for your holiday feast…really! We have the time and temperature tips you need for a picture-perfect turkey direct from frozen when you’re in a pinch. Extra dinner guests show up unexpectedly? Forget to pull … Read more
[dam-video dam-id=”32312″] You have an important decision to make this Thanksgiving: to stuff or not to stuff. Turkey stuffing is a traditional Thanksgiving recipe, and many say that dinner wont turn out the same without it. Others claim stuffing isnt safe, and the turkey becomes overcooked and dry by the time the stuffing reaches proper … Read more
I love turkey. It happens to be one of my favorite meats, partially because it tastes so good but also because it just gives me those warm and cozy holiday feels. Mike and I actually eat turkey a lot, at all times of the year, because instant. A couple of years ago, we did a … Read more
Removing the neck of a turkey is an important step when preparing a whole turkey for roasting. While store-bought birds often have the neck already removed, turkeys from local farms or butcher shops may still have the neck attached. Removing the neck yourself is easy to do with the right tools and techniques. Why Remove … Read more
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) is responsible for ensuring the truthfulness and accuracy in labeling meat and poultry products. Knowing the meaning of labels can make purchasing a Thanksgiving turkey a little less confusing. As the holidays approach, grocery store turkey displays start overflowing with plump birds touting various … Read more