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Dealing with Black Spots on Your Raw Turkey

You’ve just unwrapped your beautiful fresh turkey only to find it covered in strange black spots and blotches on the skin. An unpleasant surprise to be sure, but no need to panic. Those black spots on your raw turkey are likely harmless, though the look may be unappetizing. Let’s dive into what causes black spots … Read more

Is It Safe to Leave a Turkey Uncovered in the Fridge?

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

Can You Brine a Turkey in an Aluminum Pot?

Cooking a turkey is always like going big or going home. It doesn’t matter how often you’ve cooked it; it always feels like the first time. During the sophomore year, I hosted Thanksgiving for my college friends. I had brined the turkey in a big aluminum stock pot. And that’s what led me to write … Read more

Recapping The Grand Tour’s Turkey Episode

The Grand Tour is an Amazon Prime Video series featuring former Top Gear hosts Jeremy Clarkson, Richard Hammond, and James May. In 2018, the car enthusiasts traveled to Turkey for an episode filled with stunning scenery, cultural discoveries, and of course, exotic cars. About The Grand Tour Turkey Special Season 3, Episode 5 sent Clarkson, … Read more