Cooking a whole turkey, especially a large one, takes 2½ to 5 hours. Often, the breasts and other lean parts of the bird cook in the first hour and are done before the rest of the bird is. Fortunately, there’s a simple way to solve this problem, and that’s brining your turkey before cooking. Brining … Read more
Smoked turkey breast is a delicious and simple way to enjoy smoky, juicy turkey meat any time of year. While smoking a whole turkey can take upwards of 6-8 hours, smoking just the breast cuts down the cooking time significantly. With an electric smoker, you can expect smoked turkey breast to take approximately 4-5 hours … Read more
I totally get it if turkey is your go-to ingredient for a healthy school lunch. I love it because it goes with so many other foods, so lunch is never dull. Learn how to make your next turkey sandwich epic with these 65 add-ons and condiments for unlimited combinations. For a great turkey sandwich, start … Read more
Don’t throw away the bones after roasting a turkey for the holidays or any other time of the year. They can be “upcycled” into a tasty and easy turkey stock that you can use right away or freeze for later. (This turkey stock recipe could also work for chicken bones, beef bones, and probably pork … Read more
Pan-fried Turkey Liver with Caramelized Onions is one of the most comforting dishes in my family. One of my favorite recipes is for sweet and soft turkey liver that is fried in a lot of butter and topped with beautiful caramelized onions. It is a simple and easy recipe that can be served with anything. … Read more
Roasting up a beautifully bronzed whole turkey is a sight to behold. But for some cooks, that crispy skin is not appetizing. If you want to skip the skin on your holiday bird, removing it is easy with some careful technique. Below is a step-by-step guide on how to remove the skin from a turkey … Read more
All products are independently selected by our editors. If you buy something, we may earn an affiliate commission. Many people have different ideas about how to best prepare a turkey for Thanksgiving. Should you dry-brine your turkey, wet-brine it, or not brine it at all? We’ll get right to the point: Epi says that dry-brining … Read more
Fall-off-the-bone pulled turkey slow-cooked in a Dutch oven. Shredded turkey thigh that is tender and full of flavor served in a tasty sauce. This is a lighter version of a favorite dish. Want some pulled pork but want to eat better? This amazing recipe for pulled turkey is the answer. Just as delicious and comforting … Read more
A turkey breast, bacon, lettuce, tomato, and whole grain bread Turkey Club sandwich that is made healthy. It’s the perfect quick lunch. The turkey club sandwich is an American classic, beloved for its tasty combination of turkey, bacon, lettuce, tomato, and mayonnaise on bread But is this sandwich actually good for you or just a … Read more
A 3 pound turkey breast makes for a quick, delicious meal to enjoy any time of year. But to get ideal texture and flavor, nailing the right cook times is essential So how long should you cook a 3 pound turkey breast? Follow this handy guide to roasting temperature, timing estimates, seasoning tips, and doneness … Read more