Smoking a whole turkey is easier than you think! Tips on how to Prepare, How to Brine, What temperature to Smoke a Turkey, and How long to Cook! Typically, we’ve usually had Oven Roasted Turkey, and a few times we’ve had Fried Turkey, but last year, we researched How to Smoke a Turkey and tried … Read more
Are you tired of serving dry turkey breasts? Fortunately, it can be avoided and we are here to show you how. Turkey breast meat is thick yet super lean (minimal fat). Due to the thickness, turkey breasts typically need about two hours to cook all the way through. If you cooked fatty meat for that … Read more
Baby turkey poults are like any other baby – they need fresh food and water, and to be kept clean and warm. You can download our guide “Caring and Feeding of Baby Turkeys” or continue reading below. Keeping poults warm entails a brooder. A good brooder will have several things – it will keep the … Read more
This Turkey Pot Pie is the ideal cozy recipe to reinvent leftover turkey, or swap in rotisserie chicken! The turkey/veggie filling is swaddled in an adeptly seasoned creamy, herb-infused gravy (no watery/bland filling here!), crowned with a golden, flaky, buttery, homemade pie crust – OR use store-bought for those busy nights. This turkey pot pie … Read more
Not sure how much turkey to make per person this holiday season? This handy rule will make your Thanksgiving planning so much easier. No matter how often you host Thanksgiving, one big question remains the same: Exactly how much turkey do I need to make per person? The turkey’s size determines how big of a … Read more
Raising turkeys for meat can be a rewarding way to put fresh, organic poultry on the table. However, it does require some time and planning to go from poult to processed turkey in your freezer. Here’s a complete guide to understanding the timeframe and process for raising meat turkeys at home. Overview of Turkey Breeds … Read more
Smoked turkey legs are a delicious and hearty meal that can be easily prepared in a crockpot With their incredible flavor and fall-off-the-bone tenderness, these savory drumsticks are always a crowd-pleaser. But nailing the cooking time is key to achieving the perfect smoked turkey legs every time. So how long should you cook them in … Read more
Learn how easy it is to make Turkey Stock from the bones of your Thanksgiving turkey! All you need is a picked over turkey carcass and some vegetables and herbs that you probably already have on hand from cooking your turkey. You are going to love using this flavorful turkey stock in your next soup! … Read more
Are you ready for the BEST way to cook your turkey evenly and in less time? A spatchcock turkey is the answer! More commonly known as butterflying, spatchcocking is a quicker route to a beautiful, delicious turkey for the holidays – or really any time of year. Perfect for roasting, grilling or smoking, a spatchcock … Read more
One of the best parts of Thanksgiving is the leftovers. We do a fairly traditional Thanksgiving meal – turkey (raised on our farm in Vermont!), stuffing, mashed potatoes, green beans, cranberry sauce, massaged kale salad, and gravy – but what we really look forward to is the meal we make with the leftovers. However, my … Read more
