With November almost here (but how?), I imagine many soon-to-be Thanksgiving hosts across the country are digging out their recipe files, drafting their menus, making monstrous grocery lists, and crafting their game-day plans. One of the most pressing questions is “what can I make ahead for Thanksgiving?” Sure, you can shop for non-perishable pantry goods … Read more
Try a dry brine for your Thanksgiving turkey! It adds flavor and moisture, plus gives you wonderfully crispy skin. Not sure how to handle the turkey this year? Why not add flavor with a dry brine? There are lots of benefits and it’s so easy to do! First of all, let’s talk about what a … Read more
All products are independently selected by our editors. If you buy something, we may earn an affiliate commission. For cooks with a brazen sense of adventure, the idea of submerging a whole turkey in a cauldron of bubbling oil is understandably exciting. Deep-frying a Thanksgiving turkey certainly has advantages: The technique produces a juicy, flavorful … Read more
As Thanksgiving approaches, many home cooks have a common question when preparing a turkey breast for holiday meals – does a turkey breast come with giblets? The answer depends on a few factors. In this article, we’ll dive into what exactly turkey giblets are, when they’re typically included with a turkey breast, and how to … Read more
Smoked turkey is a delicious, juicy, and flavorful choice for holiday meals or anytime you want to enjoy moist, tender turkey with a wonderful smoky taste. While smoking your own whole turkey at home is an option, it can be time and labor intensive. Finding a pre-smoked whole turkey to buy near you is often … Read more
This Thanksgiving, as you carve into your turkey and your dog gives you those puppy-dog eyes, you may ask yourself, “Can dogs eat turkey?” Here’s everything to know about dogs and turkey, including whether you should feed your dog turkey—from turkey legs and breast meat to jerky and ground turkey—plus potential benefits and hazards to … Read more
Injecting brine into a turkey is a great way to add flavor and moisture before roasting. But is it safe and how exactly do you do it? This comprehensive guide will cover everything you need to know about injecting brine deep into your holiday bird. What is Brining and Why Do It? Brining involves soaking … Read more
Save the turkey carcass from your holiday meal to make this rich and nutritious Instant Pot Turkey stock in your pressure cooker. I made a huge turkey last week and I wanted to get every last bit out of that bird that I could. So I decided to make some turkey stock. Thankfully it was … Read more
The United States is a massive country, the third largest in the world by land area. With a total area of 3,796,742 square miles (9,833,520 sq km), it spans across North America between the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans. Its sheer size can be hard to comprehend. So how does it compare in size to other … Read more
Can you make an entire Thanksgiving turkey in the sous vide? The answer is 100% yes, AND we would definitely do it again. This is not the typical turkey most of us are used to getting at our Thanksgiving dinner. You know, the kind while being asked if it is too dry, you shake your … Read more
