Turkey cuts such as wings, legs, and breasts can be purchased at most food stores already cut and packaged. It can be more economical to purchase a whole turkey and cut it up at home. A utility grade turkey is a good option when selecting a turkey to cut up, ensure that you select one … Read more
Turkeys, both domesticated and wild, face a variety of animal predators. As a medium-sized bird, wild turkeys are prey for larger mammals and birds of prey. Even domestic turkeys allowed to free range can fall victim to predators, especially young poults. Understanding what animals commonly prey on turkeys can help farmers and conservationists protect flocks. … Read more
After a solid first week of the spring turkey season, I went into the weekend with a forecast of unseasonably cold temperatures and a higher-than-average wind speed. On the sixth morning in a row of waking up at 4 a.m., it would have been easy to pull the covers over my head, go back to … Read more
It’s easy to learn How to Carve a Turkey like a pro, so just grab a sharp knife and follow my step-by-step instructions (or watch the video) to plate your turkey beautifully! Carving a bone-in turkey breast requires some special techniques to yield beautifully sliced meat. With the right tools and step-by-step process, you’ll master … Read more
In my experience, learning how to take care of turkey poults (baby turkeys) is similar to raising baby chickens, so if you’ve owned chickens for any length of time, you’re off to a great start, but, either way, I’ll walk you through the basics. Buying free-range, organic turkey meat is expensive, so learning how to … Read more
Cooking the perfect turkey breast can seem intimidating, but nailing the right temperature is the key to achieving tender, juicy meat with crisp, golden skin every time In this article, we’ll walk through everything you need to know to cook a turkey breast to perfection. Why Getting the Right Temperature Matters Temperature is crucial when … Read more
The season of feasting is upon us, and with all that caloric abandon comes the consequence of some serious bubble guts. Gas is caused by swallowing air and the breakdown of food in your digestive tract, which usually leads to burping, bloating, and/or flatulence. On average, we pass gas between five and 15 times a … Read more
The great debate over white meat and dark meat has been going on for as long as nutritionists can remember. Some people don’t like dark meat, while others extol its virtues and eat nothing else. When it comes to holiday turkey dinners, one of the big debates is which part of the bird is healthier … Read more
As a Colorado resident and turkey hunting enthusiast, I often get asked by friends and fellow hunters about the best places to hunt wild turkey in our beautiful state. Turkey hunting has grown rapidly in popularity here in recent years, but many lifelong locals and new transplants still find themselves unsure about where exactly to … Read more
This smoked turkey recipe is the perfect turkey to serve on Thanksgiving or other special occasions. The turkey is delicious and tender, and the whole bird tastes like it came from an upscale restaurant. I can guarantee this smoked turkey will take your holiday meal to the next level! Nothing beats a home-cooked turkey on … Read more
