Trussing a turkey is an essential step for evenly cooked and beautifully presented rotisserie roasted birds. Properly securing the wings and legs allows the turkey to cook evenly as it rotates. Follow these simple trussing techniques for perfect rotisserie turkeys every time. Why Trussing is Important Trussing brings the turkey’s wings and legs close to … Read more
How Long To Cook A Turkey is a common phrase I hear the last few weeks of November and into December each year because no one likes a dry turkey! Keep reading to learn the proper cooking times and tips on knowing when your turkey is cooked perfectly! Turkey is typically the star of the … Read more
Welcome to The Cheater’s Guide to Thanksgiving. While there are plenty of tips out there for folks making scratch desserts and artisan loaves, the Cheater’s Guide focuses on the person who could use a helping hand—even from some unconventional sources. Some might call it “cheating” (like that’s a bad thing), but there’s nothing wrong with … Read more
Grease and oil are inescapable products of cooking, frying, and even baking. Pouring the liquid oils or scraping remnants of shortening into the kitchen sink may seem like the best and easiest way to deal with the smelly, slippery oils but this should be avoided. Drains plagued with oils and grease will clog over time, … Read more
Turkeys are intensely vocal creatures known for a spectrum of sounds and highly developed communication systems that go well beyond the widely known gobble. Turkeys call in various social contexts, including communicating with each other, establishing social hierarchies, maintaining group cohesion, and navigating their environment. Whether its a yelp, purr, or gobble, understanding how to … Read more
Turkey hunting can be an exciting and rewarding sport, but it also requires skill, patience, and the right gear. Using decoys is one of the most effective tactics to draw in wary toms during the spring mating season. But while you can buy turkey decoys, making your own allows you to customize it to match … Read more
If an open packet of salami has been sitting in your fridge for almost a week, theres good reason to believe its time to throw it out. There’s usually a few indications that your days-old deli meat is past its peak, but sometimes, there might not always be visible signs of spoilage. Exactly how long … Read more
All products are independently selected by our editors. If you buy something, we may earn an affiliate commission. For cooks with a brazen sense of adventure, the idea of submerging a whole turkey in a cauldron of bubbling oil is understandably exciting. Deep-frying a Thanksgiving turkey certainly has advantages: The technique produces a juicy, flavorful … Read more
Ground turkey is a versatile protein that is often used as a healthy alternative to ground beef in a variety of dishes from burgers to tacos to chili. However you use ground turkey, it is important to understand how to store it safely so you can have it available when you need it. Ground turkey … Read more
Boiling turkey thighs is a simple and delicious cooking method that results in tender, juicy meat infused with flavor. But getting the boiling time right is key to achieving the best texture and taste. Undercooking leaves the thighs underdone and unsafe to eat while overcooking makes them dry and tough. So how long should you … Read more