When it comes to the holiday season, we all know smoked turkey is the undisputed king. Nothing beats a wood-fired bird surrounded by all the trimmings on Thanksgiving day. If youre curious about how to smoke a turkey like a pro, read our turkey smoking guide for the best tips and tricks. Smoking a turkey … Read more
Friendsgiving has one simple rule: be a good friend! It’s also the perfect holiday to have a “Secret Turkey” gift exchange, where everyone gives and gets a gift of gratitude. Elfster makes it easy: you get to set a budget, make Wishlists and shop for cool gifts from curated gift guides that you know your … Read more
All products are independently selected by our editors. If you buy something, we may earn an affiliate commission. To some, turkey is a succulent holiday centerpiece—to others, merely a vehicle for gravy. Whichever camp you fall into, knowing how to cook and prepare a turkey so it emerges from the oven golden on the outside … Read more
Is it safe to refreeze thawed meat? Can you do it again and again? These are the questions I often ask myself as I continue on my journey as a questionable home cook. To be clear, it’s never my intention to thaw and refreeze meat again and again, like I’m stuck in some Food Network … Read more
This smoked turkey wings recipe is the ultimate way to enjoy juicy, smoky wings, with crispy skin and a ton of flavor. Whether it’s for game day, Thanksgiving or a simple BBQ, these wings are sure to impress. Smoked turkey wings are a delicious appetizer or main course, with deep smoky flavor and tender, fall-off-the-bone … Read more
These turkey cupcakes are a fun, easy way to get creative with dessert. Starting with a cake mix base and finishing with a few simple candy decorations, they’re the perfect choice for adding something playful to the table. They’re easy to make and guaranteed to be a hit with everyone. These turkey cupcakes are not … Read more
As an avid turkey hunter, I know that having the right turkey calls can make all the difference in bagging that big tom While you can buy manufactured box calls, making your own allows you to customize the design and tune it just how you like In this detailed guide, I’ll walk through the complete … Read more
The ideal Thanksgiving spread features a gorgeous, bronzed turkey, perched on a platter and brimming with stuffing. But some ideals aren’t practical: a crispy-skinned, evenly browned, and perfectly cooked whole turkey is hard to find outside of a Norman Rockwell paintings and magazine photo shoots. If you’ve ever found yourself blasting your turkey with a … Read more
Let’s go over parts of a turkey, how to cut up a whole bird and how to cook each one best. 3 diagrams will show you where each one is. Do you know all the parts of a turkey and where they are on the bird? Wondering how to position it if your recipe calls … Read more
Beef and turkey are generally similar in protein and cholesterol content. However, beef contains approximately two times more fats. Beef is higher in calories, iron, potassium, selenium, Vitamin A, Vitamin D, and Vitamin B12. Also, it contains less sodium than turkey meat. On the other hand, turkey meat provides more protein, magnesium, and phosphorus. In … Read more