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How Long Will a Frozen Turkey Keep in the Freezer?

Planning ahead for the holidays is always a good idea. But if you’re buying your Thanksgiving turkey early, you might be wondering: how far ahead is too far and how long does a frozen turkey actually last? Sure, checking off ‘mail-order turkey’ from your Thanksgiving timeline will feel extremely satisfying when you do it in … Read more

How to Make Tender, Juicy Smoked Turkey Necks

These Smothered Turkey Necks are juicy, tender, and seasoned to perfection after being cooked low and slow in a Cajun gravy thatll have you licking the plate. Most people only use turkey necks for soup or gravy for Thanksgiving dinner or discard it entirely. Ive been eating turkey necks since I was knee-high to a … Read more

How to Make a Fun Turkey Balloon for Thanksgiving

Thanksgiving is a time for gathering with family, feasting on delicious food, and expressing gratitude. It’s also a holiday full of fun traditions and festive decorations One easy craft that brings cheer to any Thanksgiving celebration is a homemade turkey balloon With just a few simple supplies, you can create cute turkey balloons for table … Read more

can dogs have boiled turkey necks

Unless you’re using the turkey neck in a tasty gravy, stock, or soup, many of us can’t think of anywhere else to put them besides the trash. It might seem wasteful, but if giblets aren’t your specialty, what’s the point in keeping them? Well, when you have a dog in the house, you may not … Read more

What is the Red Thing on a Turkey Called?

I was looking for thanksgiving turkey crafts to do with the kiddos this month, and also some coloring sheets, when I remembered something. The more I looked at turkeys, even the simply drawn ones, they all had that red thing dripping off the side of their head. I’ve seen it called a wattle, too, but … Read more

How to Get the Wishbone Out of a Turkey

Chicken, turkey, and other types of poultry can be difficult to carve for a great presentation and for optimized meat recovery. This is done when the bird is raw – and once oven roasted, braised in a pot, or smoked, the breast can be sliced cleanly, in even slices. This can be done on the … Read more