While this hearty poultry makes for a great club sandwich, savory soup or even meatballs, turkey no doubt shines brightest as the centerpiece of a festive Thanksgiving feast with family and friends. The internet serves as a great resource for a myriad of delicious turkey recipes. Nevertheless, you may be asking yourself, “What wine goes … Read more
Pteronophobia is the fear of feathers, feathered objects i.e., birds, or being tickled by feathers. As a turkey hunter I’ll go out on a limb and say turkey hunters aren’t likely to suffer the “fear of feathered objects” part of this affliction. Why? Aside from a turkey’s soul shaking gobble, its breathtakingly stunning plumage captivates … Read more
Turkey vultures tend to get a bad rap. With their bald, red heads, naked necks, and less-than-dainty dining habits, they can seem creepy and sinister at first glance. But contrary to their ominous image, emerging research suggests these ubiquitous scavengers may actually be quite friendly. I took a closer look at the evidence to find … Read more
Try a dry brine for your Thanksgiving turkey! It adds flavor and moisture, plus gives you wonderfully crispy skin. Not sure how to handle the turkey this year? Why not add flavor with a dry brine? There are lots of benefits and it’s so easy to do! First of all, let’s talk about what a … Read more
It’s that time of year again, and it’s the best time to fire up the smoker. Once you try cooking a turkey in the smoker, there’s really no going back to the old ways. The smell of smoke in the air, the sound of the wind through the trees and the free space inside your … Read more
Despite owning several smokers, when it comes time to cook the turkey, I find I almost always end up firing up my pellet grill. Smoking a turkey on the pellet grill is the easiest way to get a perfectly cooked bird with crispy skin and a subtle smoky flavor. I’ll show you step-by-step how to … Read more
I’ll admit I’ve been a bit intimidated to even attempt roasting a whole turkey. But just like many things in life, I was overcomplicating it and not realizing it’s the exact same procedure for other roasted chicken recipes I’ve made, like this Peruvian-inspired pollo asado, and herb roasted spatchcock. The same steps as turkey – … Read more
Artificial insemination is an infertility treatment that involves placing sperm near the cervix or directly in the uterus. You can have this performed at a doctor’s office, or you can do it yourself at home with a needleless syringe, sometimes called the turkey baster method. Does at-home insemination really involve a turkey baster, though? The … Read more
Every year on Thanksgiving, a few well-meaning friends wish me a “happy turkey day.” And while I’m happy to receive their thoughtful messages, hearing the term “turkey day” is like a little knife twist in my food-loving soul. Advertisement How about “pumpkin pie day?” Or “eat-6-pounds-of-carbs-and-pass-out-on-the-living-room-floor day?” Even “get-into-a-drunken-fight-with-your-Trump-loving-uncle day” would make more sense, because, … Read more
Sous vide turkey is revolutionizing the way we cook holiday birds This innovative technique delivers ridiculously moist, tender meat unlike anything you’ve tasted from a traditional roasted turkey In this comprehensive guide, I’ll explain everything you need to know to cook the perfect sous vide turkey at home. You’ll learn about: The benefits of sous … Read more