Thanksgiving is right around the corner, which means it’s time to start thinking about the star of the show – the turkey! As you start planning your holiday meal, one of the first decisions you’ll need to make is whether to buy a fresh or frozen turkey. If you opt for fresh, you may be … Read more
Should You Soak Your Turkey Before Cooking? As Thanksgiving approaches home cooks everywhere are gearing up to prepare the star of the meal – the turkey. With its large size and lean meat turkeys can easily end up dry and disappointing if not prepared properly. This leaves many wondering – should I soak or brine … Read more
This Deep Fried Turkey Recipe is not only easy, but it’s also crispy and succulent. The perfect combination for a memorable Thanksgiving Turkey dinner!. Frying turkey has become an increasingly popular cooking method, especially around the holidays. It produces a juicy, flavorful bird with crispy skin in a fraction of the time it takes to … Read more
From a 15-pound turkey to a 20-pound bird, our food editors talk about how to cook, when to carve, and what temperatures to use in the oven. They also give advice on how to keep the turkey moist. Country Living editors select each product featured. If you buy from a link, we may earn a … Read more
I hear people worry about having to cook the turkey for their family meal every holiday, and every year, hundreds of people write articles that promise to make the horribly, horribly difficult process of cooking a turkey easier for you so you won’t ruin the holiday for your friends and family. There’s just one problem … Read more
For Thanksgiving this year, try my Turkey Roulade with Sausage Stuffing! I always choose to make something smaller like this instead of a whole turkey because it scares me. It takes just 1 hour or less to cook in the oven, and it’s also make-ahead friendly. You can assemble it the night before and just … Read more
Ground turkey with rice and beans makes for a delicious, nutritious, and budget-friendly one pot meal. This combination of ingredients creates a dish that is packed with protein, fiber, and flavor. Why Cook Ground Turkey with Rice and Beans? There are many great reasons to make ground turkey the star of your one pot meal: … Read more
Deli turkey can make for quick, tasty sandwiches, but most conventional deli meats contain concerning additives like nitrates. Thankfully there are plenty of nitrate-free options to still enjoy deli turkey guilt-free. In this guide, we’ll look at the risks of nitrates, the best nitrate-free turkey brands, how to identify healthier choices, and tasty ways to … Read more
Pressure cooking turkey breast is a great way to get moist, juicy meat in a fraction of the time it takes to roast it. But nailing the cook time can be tricky, since there’s no one-size-fits-all timing when it comes to poultry Figuring out how long to pressure cook turkey breast per pound is key … Read more
The holidays have come and gone, and now you’re stuck with a bunch of turkey leftovers You already made sandwiches, turkey tetrazzini, turkey pot pie, turkey soup – you’ve used that bird in every way imaginable! But you still have more leftover turkey in your fridge. At this point, you may be wondering can I … Read more
