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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

Is Turkey Keto-Friendly? A Complete Guide

With options for every diet, you can eat well and still enjoy the deli foods you love, as long as you know what to do. If you’re trying to live a healthier life—either because you’re on Keto or just want to eat a little less salt—we can help you figure out how to eat meat … Read more

Should I Spritz My Smoked Turkey? A Complete Guide

On Thanksgiving, everyone loves a good turkey dinner, so make sure you serve the best turkey you can! Oven-baked turkey is good, but this perfectly smoked turkey recipe is even better! Smoking a turkey for Thanksgiving or any special occasion yields incredibly moist, tender meat infused with delicious smoky flavor. But achieving the ideal texture … Read more