It’s Thanksgiving time again, and you want the juiciest, most flavorful turkey possible So you’re wondering – is brining a turkey worth the extra effort? The answer is a resounding yes! Brining, which involves soaking the turkey in a saltwater solution, yields big rewards that are well worth the small amount of extra time. Here’s … Read more
Cooking juicy, flavorful turkey patties on the stovetop can seem tricky, but it’s easy to get perfect results every time. With the right temperature control and a few simple techniques, you’ll have tender, moist turkey patties coming off your skillet Why Stovetop Cooking is Ideal for Turkey The stovetop allows you to precisely control the … Read more
This video is part of a Thanksgiving series that celebrates (and eats) the whole bird, from head to feet. Plucking isnt nearly as simple as it sounds. So, over the years, farmers, hunters, and processors have found ways to make the work easier. A butcher I talked to not long ago said to dip the … Read more
Ground turkey is a healthy alternative to ground beef that can be used in a lot of different dishes, like burgers, tacos, and chili. No matter how you like to use ground turkey, you should know how to store it safely so you can have it when you need it. Ground turkey is a healthy … Read more
Im always working on my recipes to keep my calories down. Mixing lean hamburger and adding ground turkey, still keeps the flavor of the hamburger. Your guests will never know and they are half ground beef and ground turkey, a crowd-pleaser as well. My husband and I lost 80lbs. For us, just changing our mindset … Read more
The holidays just aren’t the same without a beautifully roasted turkey as the centerpiece of your festive feast. For the juiciest and most flavorful bird, you’ll want to seek out fresh, locally-raised turkeys rather than frozen grocery store varieties. Luckily, there are several excellent options for finding farm-fresh turkeys in Raleigh, NC just in time … Read more
As Thanksgiving approaches, turkey is on everyone’s mind When prepping the big bird for cooking, you may notice one side seems to have more feathers than the other. Is this just your imagination or do turkeys truly have more feathers on one side? Let’s ruffle some feathers and get down to the bottom of this … Read more
Come Thanksgiving, a perennial question pops up – should you smoke or roast your holiday turkey? Both cooking methods yield delicious, juicy birds, but they each have their passionate fans. In this epic showdown, we’ll compare the pros, cons, and key differences between smoking and roasting to help you decide which turkey suits your feast … Read more
Turkeys must be kept at a safe temperature during “the big thaw. ” While frozen, a turkey is safe indefinitely. But as soon as it starts to thaw, any bacteria that were there before it frozen can start to grow again. Immediately after grocery store checkout, take the frozen turkey home and store it in … Read more
Slow cooker turkey legs is a simple recipe that produces seasoned, tender turkey leg meat. When you cook turkey legs slowly in a crockpot, they can cook low and slow. Instructions to make these turkey legs in the Instant Pot are also included. Switch things up this holiday season and cook your turkey legs in … Read more