The holidays are a time for gathering with friends and family, gifting and gratitude, and of course, a delicious celebratory feast. For many of us, the centerpiece of that feast is a golden, juicy roasted turkey. But roasting and carving up a whole turkey can be quite a daunting task. Deboning a raw turkey requires … Read more
Preparing a Thanksgiving meal can be a daunting task, especially for first-time hosts. But the centerpiece of the meal—a moist, Instagram-worthy, and gloriously burnished smoked turkey with Rockwell-esque aspirations can be one of the easiest dishes on your T-Day menu. Really. Read on. The Secret to Perfectly Smoked Turkey – HowToBBQRight Style When it comes … Read more
Turkey meatballs are a tasty and lean option for any meal. Whether youre going for a low-carb approach or just want something less heavy, they offer plenty of flexibility when it comes to side dishes. To make your meal really special, here are 17 amazing side dishes that pair perfectly with turkey meatballs. The best … Read more
Come holiday season, home cooks everywhere start gearing up for the big turkey dinner. When scanning the turkey options at the grocery store, you may come across self-basting turkeys and wonder – what exactly are they? In this article, I’ll fully explain what self-basting turkeys are, how they work, their pros and cons, and tips … Read more
A juicy roasted whole turkey is often the highlight of festive holiday meals. But properly preparing an entire bird yourself can be daunting and time-consuming. The good news is you have convenient options for purchasing a ready-to-eat pre-cooked whole turkey. Follow this guide to discover the best places to buy a hassle-free cooked turkey for … Read more
A smoked Traeger turkey is cooked to perfection with smoke and heat giving it a nice crispy skin and juicy meat. We brined this turkey in buttermilk and spices to make sure this is the juiciest turkey you have ever served for Thanksgiving. Cooking a turkey on a Traeger pellet grill results in a tender, … Read more
Turkey legs are a dark meat cut of turkey that include the drumstick and thigh and are a good source of nutrients and a lean meat. Pasture-raised turkey legs are known for their rich, robust flavor, juiciness, and lean, nutrient-dense meat. Pasture-raised turkeys develop a deeper, more flavorful profile from eating grass. Some say the … Read more
The black vulture’s food habits are the most intriguing part of its natural history. They are considered disgusting by some due to their habit of eating dead animals. Others consider them to be an essential part of the ecosystem as nature’s cleaners. Yet others think of them as a threat to livestock capable of killing … Read more
If youre planning to fry a whole turkey for the holidays this year, first pat yourself on the back for trying something new. Then familiarize yourself with cooking oil smoke points so you can get the best results with your fried turkey and stay safe during the process. Well walk you through some of the … Read more
Historians are still unsure if turkey meat was served at the first Thanksgiving, but nonetheless, these affectionate and social birds have been considered a Thanksgiving staple for centuries. The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) reports that nearly 218 million turkeys are produced each year. Of those, about 46 million turkeys are killed for Thanksgiving … Read more
