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
As Thanksgiving approaches, many home cooks are starting to think about how to prepare the perfect turkey. One technique that has become popular in recent years is brining – soaking the turkey in a saltwater solution before cooking. But what if you buy a pre basted turkey – one that has already been injected with … Read more
Whether youre hosting a small group or just want to focus on the side dishes, cooking a small turkey for Thanksgiving can seriously simplify your hosting duties. Heres what you need to know about buying and roasting a small bird. The holidays are fast approaching which means it’s time to start thinking about the star … Read more
The “fun” now begins. It’s time to butcher your turkey for its 8- to 10-plus pounds of meat. That means salvaging the legs, thighs and breast meat, which are all incredibly delicious. All deer hunters field dress their deer’s carcass, which means removing its organs and other entrails. That work helps preserve the meat, cool … Read more
