Brining is a popular way to help ensure a tender, juicy turkey on the big day. But once you’ve soaked your bird to infuse flavor and moisture, should you take additional steps like rubbing it with herbs, spices or oil? Here’s a guide on how to properly season a turkey after brining. Why Brine a … Read more
Growing up, my grandmother always made Thanksgiving turkey. She cooked it slowly and low until it was so dry. She could make Nova Scotia chowder and Christmas cherry balls but turkey was not her thing. Cooking a moist, flavorful turkey in an Instant Pot is a great alternative to traditional oven roasting With its pressure … Read more
You can smoke a whole turkey for less time and for longer than you think! Here are some tips on how to prepare, brine, smoke, and cook a turkey. The most common types of turkey we’ve had are Oven Roasted and Fried. But last year, we learned how to smoke a turkey and tried it … Read more
Are turkey breasts that are dry getting old for you? Luckily, you can avoid that, and we’ll 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 meat with a lot of … Read more
Turkey breast is a lean, low-fat source of high-quality protein. But exactly how much protein is packed into a single ounce serving? Let’s take a closer look at the protein content of different types of turkey breast meat. When trying to determine how much protein you’re getting from turkey breast, it’s important to check the … Read more
The holidays are fast approaching, and for many that means it’s time to thaw the frozen bird for a delicious Thanksgiving turkey dinner. You pull that massive frozen turkey out of the freezer and realize – you forgot to start thawing it! With guests arriving the next day, can you simply leave the turkey out … Read more
Let’s not blame family members, friends—and most importantly, ourselves—for the sad roast turkeys of Thanksgiving dinners past. Learning how to season a turkey is much like seasoning anything: a skill perfected over time. The problem is that most of us only cook a turkey once or twice a year, and who can remember what seasoning … Read more
Cooking a whole turkey can seem intimidating, but roasting the bird slowly at a gentle 250 degrees F delivers juicy, tender perfection every time While oven roasting at 350 or 400 degrees is common, the lower 250 degree temp provides some major advantages when roasting turkey At 250 degrees F the turkey cooks slowly and … Read more
You don’t have to cook the whole turkey when you can make this easy turkey tenderloin recipe instead. You can make it any time of the year, but it’s especially good for a small Thanksgiving dinner or any other event where you want to impress your guests. We’re covering everything you need to know below, … Read more
You want to cook ground turkey but don’t know how to season it. Let’s look at two easy and tasty seasoning blends you can use for all your ground turkey needs. Plus, you probably already have all of these spices in your spice rack. Ground turkey can be a delicious, healthier alternative to ground beef … Read more