Heat oven to 325°F. Remove neck, giblet and gravy packet, if applicable. These may be used to prepare gravy or stuffing. Place turkey on rack in shallow pan, breast side up, and loosely cover with foil. Remove foil after 1 hour of cooking. Roast until timer pops up and turkey is fully-cooked, 180°F as measured … Read more
Turkey basters aren’t just for Thanksgiving anymore! They are an easy way to add extra flavor to chicken, pork and even some fish dishes year-round, according to Bon Appétit. In addition to juicing up the flavor of your food, the tool itself can be used in the mechanics of cooking different dishes. Similar to using … Read more
This Traditional Roast Turkey Recipe is cooked to the perfect temperature inside and out, with extra crispy brown skin and juicy and flavorful turkey meat! Start it upside down and finish it breast side up for the absolutely perfect result! Let me start with this: this roast turkey recipe is not that hard. I have … Read more
If you haven’t tried a smoked turkey, you are missing out! Brined, seasoned, and smoked to perfection, this Juicy Spatchcock Smoked Turkey will be your new favorite way to enjoy this large bird. So juicy (both the white and dark meat), flavorful, and perfect to feed a crowd. This Traeger spatchcock turkey will be sure … Read more
Our trips to the homestead can be brutal in the late summer months. It never fails that I get eaten up by what I have called chiggers for many years. However the locals, all say the same thing, likely I was bitten by turkey mites. In all the places I have lived, I had never … Read more
Theres more than one way to pluck a turkey. Whatever method you choose, don’t just grab a handful of feathers and start yanking. This could rip the very thin skin, and once you’ve ripped the skin it’s difficult to finish plucking. In fact, at that point you may need to resort to skinning the bird. … Read more
Okay, I truly do love Thanksgiving turkey, but honestly I’m more excited for the leftover bones, which I can use to make homemade turkey bone broth! I love bone broth so much, and there is nothing quite like homemade bone broth (the flavor is so much better and you get way more bang for your … Read more
The symbolism of the Turkey focuses on the connection with the Earth and the abundance it provides. Generally, it symbolizes: Turkeys hold a special place in many cultures as symbols of abundance generosity and connection to the earth. Their appearance in myths and folklore points to deeper spiritual meanings that can enlighten our lives. By … Read more
As a curious backyard turkey owner or wildlife enthusiast, you may wonder – do wild turkeys eat meat? The answer is yes, wild turkeys are actually omnivores that will eat both plant and animal matter. However, the frequency and type of meat that wild turkeys consume depends on a variety of factors. In this article, … Read more
Cooking turkey burgers on a pellet grill can yield incredibly moist delicious results when done right. But nailing the ideal temperature is key to getting the perfect texture and flavor. Undercook and you risk food safety issues. Overcook and your burgers will dry out into hockey pucks. So what’s the magic number for grilling turkey … Read more
