Frying your Thanksgiving turkey is a vibe—it sets a mood that says, “I am celebrating this holiday 110 percent, but it’s going to be fun and chill, and we’re going to be outside.” In regard to the finished product, fried-turkey enthusiasts utter a common refrain: “It’s the best turkey I’ve ever had.” They rave about … Read more
This Slow Cooker BBQ Pulled Turkey Tenderloin recipe is an easy and delicious spin on pulled pork sandwiches. Its full of BBQ flavor and made with only two ingredients! This post may contain affiliate links. Making a purchase through one of these links helps support this blog. A few weeks ago, we tried Hungryroots Garlic … Read more
It’s Thanksgiving morning and you take the turkey out of the fridge, only to find that the inner cavity and other sections are still frozen or icy. Uh oh. Now what? Don’t panic! With some simple adjustments, you can still cook and enjoy a delicious holiday meal even if your turkey is not fully thawed. … Read more
We had no leftovers and my husband was missing his turkey sandwiches. He was in Publix at the deli counter and the service person told him they had plenty of defrosted, Fully Cooked, Oven Baked, Butterball Whole Turkeys left. He took a chance and brought one home. I called the Butterball Turkey Hotline and checked … Read more
You’d think that turkey bacon could just be the skin of the turkey, which is arguably the most desired part at every Thanksgiving dinner. But that is not the case. Pork bacon is made from the belly fat of pigs. Traditionally, turkeys don’t have belly fat—though I’ve seen some pretty thick turkeys—so turkey bacon is … Read more
As the holiday season approaches, many home cooks start searching for the perfect turkey to serve as the centerpiece of their Thanksgiving or Christmas feast For over 70 years, Butterball has been a trusted and popular option for delicious, foolproof turkeys. But an important question arises – are Butterball turkeys pre-brined before you buy them? … Read more
Turkey can often end up dry and bland if not properly prepared. But rubbing the turkey with a flavorful spice blend is one of the easiest ways to make your holiday bird irresistibly moist and packed with flavor. When determining what to rub on turkey you have a lot of delicious options. Why Should You … Read more
Spatchcocking also known as butterflying, is a great way to cook turkey on a Kamado Joe. It allows the turkey to cook faster and more evenly than roasting a whole bird. If you want juicy flavorful turkey with crispy skin in a fraction of the normal time, then spatchcocking on a kamado grill is the … Read more
Getting beautifully browned crispy turkey skin is one of the crowning glories of roasting a turkey. That gorgeous bronzed exterior signals a perfectly cooked bird with tender juicy meat beneath. But achieving that picture-perfect browned turkey skin can be tricky. With fluctuating oven temperatures, crowded ovens, and the potential for basting mishaps, it’s easy to … Read more
Turkey — and products made from turkey meat — are excellent protein sources. Both turkey and chicken are poultry-based sources of protein. This means that their meat comes from birds. On the other hand, red meat is flesh from mammals. This includes beef — which comes from cows — and pork — which comes from … Read more