This isn’t just about dinner. It’s about tradition, taste, and a touch of chaos in the kitchen. Hence, they tend to have a higher yield of meat as compared to their female counterparts. Tom turkey meat is popular for Thanksgiving and other holiday meals because it has a strong flavor and is soft to the … Read more
The holidays just wouldn’t be the same without indulging in festive sweets and desserts. If you’re looking for a fun, creative way to celebrate, Baskin Robbins’ famous Turkey Cake never disappoints. This ice cream confection shaped and decorated like a roasted turkey has become a cult favorite way to enjoy the season. But how much … Read more
When you’re cooking a turkey, you should always check inside it after letting it thaw. Do you know what’s inside your turkey and how to use it?. When you unpack your frozen turkey to thaw it for roasting, you may discover a paper-wrapped package inside the body cavity. These are the turkey’s giblets – edible … Read more
How to cook a turkey? Don’t waste your time with other posts. Here’s the plain truth: The secret to perfect turkey is proper control of turkey temperature. And that’s our jam. Use whatever recipe you like—deep-fry it, smoke it, roast it, whatever. But neglect these fundamental principles at your own peril!. Turkey Doneness Temp: 157°F … Read more
Thanksgiving isn’t Thanksgiving without the turkey, and we’re going to show you the 5 BEST ways to cook the juiciest, tastiest turkey ever. There are many ways to cook a turkey. You can use an oven, a slow cooker, an Instant Pot, an air fryer, or even a convection oven. This is our list of … Read more
Turkey beards have fascinated hunters, birdwatchers, and biologists alike for years. But what exactly are these unique structures made of? In this article, we’ll take an in-depth look at the anatomy and composition of turkey beards. Turkey beards are the brush-like tufts of modified feathers that protrude from the chest of male turkeys, also known … Read more
Let’s be honest – nobody wants to see a turkey neck in photos. That dreaded double chin and loose neck skin is unflattering and can instantly add pounds and years to anyone’s appearance. But with the right posing, angles, lighting and makeup techniques, you can easily fake a tighter, sculpted neckline and keep turkey necks … Read more
Last Thanksgiving, I decided that I wanted a heritage turkey. Reading about how commercial turkey meat is bland compared to meat from wild and heritage turkeys and how they are selectively bred So, I asked The Fiancé. Prices may be different, but they’re high enough that you should ask your partner’s permission before you buy. … Read more
Turkey wearing a sweater Just imagining that brings a smile to my face! As a long-time turkey owner, I’ve dressed my feathered friends up for various holidays over the years. But there’s one time that stands out in my memory when my prized turkey, Tom, truly needed – and appreciated – a cozy sweater. It … Read more
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