Okay, I truly do love Thanksgiving turkey, but honestly I’m more excited for the leftover bones, which I can use to make homemade turkey bone broth! I love bone broth so much, and there is nothing quite like homemade bone broth (the flavor is so much better and you get way more bang for your … Read more
Read our expert guide to cooking turkey and find out how to defrost, prepare and roast a whole turkey, plus top tips to help you buy the best.Ad While its the traditional Christmas bird, turkey is good to eat all year round, though its only readily available in portions (rather than a whole bird) most … Read more
This rotisserie turkey is the Ferrari of turkeys. Its the king/queen of all turkeys. Once you try it, youll know what I am talking about. The meat is perfectly cooked in every part of the bird; the breast meat is flavored inside-out, buttery-tender, and exceptionally juicy. The skin is unbelievably crispy and delicious. And the … Read more
Grilling a whole turkey can seem daunting, but spatchcocking (also called butterflying) makes the process much easier. Spatchcocking involves removing the backbone and flattening the bird so it cooks quicker and more evenly. The result is a turkey that’s incredibly moist, tender and full of flavor. In this article, I’ll explain the benefits of spatchcocking … Read more
Have you ever gotten up on a Thanksgiving or holiday morning to find your turkey isn’t completely thawed, or worse yet, you forgot to take it out of the freezer? As you sit there wondering how you can get the turkey thawed out in time, one thought will surely cross your mind, because it’s crossed … Read more
Raising backyard turkeys has become an increasingly popular hobby as more people want to know where their food comes from. However, ensuring these birds have adequate housing and space is essential for their health and wellbeing. So how many square feet should you allocate per turkey? This comprehensive guide examines the precise space requirements turkeys … Read more
I’ve been against roasting Thanksgiving turkeys in roasting bags this whole time. It seems to me an easy way to end up with a soggy-skinned bird, when we all seem to be striving for crispy skin. However, I also am against making judgements when I haven’t actually tried out the method. Last week, I purchased … Read more
All the little things we do to raise happy and healthy turkeys adds up to a superior product, the smartest choice for those who care about the food they feed their families. Perdue’s PREMIUM whole turkeys are: As Thanksgiving approaches, many home cooks are purchasing turkeys to serve as the centerpiece of their holiday meals. … Read more
Before you roast that turkey, plan ahead for the bones. Don’t waste this precious part of the turkey – instead, save them to make turkey stock. Not only will you have a base for soup and sauces for months to come, but you will use every bit of that free-range, organic turkey. Read on for … Read more
Deciding what the main course on your Thanksgiving dinner menu will be is easy—most people make a big, roast turkey. But choosing between a fresh or frozen turkey when youre at the store is an entirely other question thats often up for debate. You’ll likely be wondering if theres a difference in how to cook … Read more