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How to Make a Pumpkin Turkey for Thanksgiving

This easy pumpkin turkey craft will be a hit with kids this Thanksgiving! All you need is a small pumpkin and some fall leaves. This turkey pumpkin craft is perfect for preschoolers or elementary school children. Plus, it makes for a fun Thanksgiving decoration for your dinner table. And your kids will love seeing their … Read more

How to Render Turkey Fat: A Step-by-Step Guide

Traditionally, rendering fat was done by slowly cooking down animal fats. This skill is becoming popular again in homestead kitchens. It’s cheap, easy, and gives you a lot of different fats that you can use for cooking at high temperatures and making candles, soap, and skin care products. One more great thing about using animal … Read more

is dry brine or wet brine better for turkey

Brining a turkey can help to ensure tender, juicy meat that is full of flavor. We put three types of turkey next to each other to see which was better: not brined, dry brined, and salt water brined. Read on for the results. For years, I used a salt water brine to prepare my turkey … Read more

How Rare is a Bearded Hen Turkey?

A bearded hen with a 7 1⁄2-inch beard was caught by Paul Rouse of Bryan’s Road, Maryland. He asked how rare these birds are. Dr. Tom gives us the statistics behind bearded hens and a few notes on their ability to reproduce. Wild turkey beards emerge from a point on the skin of the upper … Read more

Cooking a Turkey on the Kamado Joe Classic Grill

The Kamado Joe Classic grill is a versatile ceramic cooker that can handle everything from low and slow barbecue to high-heat searing. Its thick ceramic walls hold in heat for incredible temperature control. But can you cook a whole turkey on the 18″ Kamado Joe Classic? Here’s what you need to know. Kamado Joe Classic … Read more

Oatmeal Takes Turkey Meatloaf to the Next Level

This turkey meatloaf with oats is super tender, loaded with flavor, and smothered in a lip-smacking glaze. It rivals the beefy classic!. For many families, meatloaf is a dinnertime staple This classic comfort food comes together easily and makes great leftovers But when it comes to meatloaf, turkey often gets overlooked for its beefier cousin. … Read more