Using cheesecloth on turkey when roasting is an ingenious technique that helps keep the turkey incredibly moist and flavorful. The cheesecloth acts as a protective barrier between the turkey skin and the dry heat of the oven, allowing the turkey to roast gently instead of drying out. When soaked in melted butter, wine, broth or … Read more
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Roasting a turkey is a centerpiece of many holiday meals. Getting that perfectly golden brown turkey with juicy breast meat and fully cooked legs and thighs takes some technique. Traditionally turkeys are roasted in large deep roasting pans. However, some home cooks have started using rimmed baking sheets instead. So can you really roast a … Read more
Brining a turkey before roasting is a technique that has become increasingly popular in recent years. But is it really necessary? Here is a comprehensive look at the pros and cons of brining turkey to help you decide if it’s right for your Thanksgiving bird. What is Brining? Brining involves soaking the turkey in a … Read more
Learn how to confidently manage hatching your own turkey eggs at home, and achieve high success rates even from your very first hatch. This article will walk you through every step, from egg to adorable poult. A couple of years ago, while saving turkey eggs to hatch for the first time, I happened to run … Read more
Are you tired of serving dry turkey breasts? Fortunately, it can be avoided and we are here to show you how. Turkey breast meat is thick yet super lean (minimal fat). Due to the thickness, turkey breasts typically need about two hours to cook all the way through. If you cooked fatty meat for that … Read more
I’ve known for a really long time that it was pretty much sacrilege to throw away the bones and carcass from the Thanksgiving turkey (or any roasted poultry, for that matter). However, I totally cop to being lazy for an equally long time. After spending days preparing for Thanksgiving, the last thing I want to … Read more
All products are independently selected by our editors. If you buy something, we may earn an affiliate commission. To some, turkey is a succulent holiday centerpiece—to others, merely a vehicle for gravy. Whichever camp you fall into, knowing how to cook and prepare a turkey so it emerges from the oven golden on the outside … Read more
It’s the day before Thanksgiving and you’ve got your turkey in the oven, ready for the big feast tomorrow. The house smells amazing as your bird roasts away But then you realize something’s not right – your turkey is done cooking way too early! Now what? Don’t panic, I’ve got you covered Having your turkey … Read more
Grilled Turkey Breast is perfect for a smaller Thanksgiving or a healthier year-round change of pace. Use traditional seasoning or make BBQ with the recommended brown sugar dry rub. Easy to do with the simple instructions. Any turkey, fresh or frozen, skin-on-bone-in whole or half breast, or a boneless turkey breast, will work—season to your … Read more