This is truly the best roasted turkey I’ve made. Use our turkey recipe for turkey with amazing flavor, soft and tender meat, and crispy skin. We highly recommend it to anyone preparing a turkey, especially for Thanksgiving! We don’t roast turkey very often, but when we do, we go all in. My secret weapon is … Read more
Cleaning and preparing a turkey before cooking is an essential step to ensure food safety. Properly cleaning out the cavity of the turkey removes bacteria, unwanted parts, and enhances the flavor when cooking. Here are some tips on how to properly clean out a turkey before roasting or frying it. Remove the Giblets and Neck … Read more
Using a cooking bag for your turkey means that it wont dry out and all the flavors are kept in. Its perfect for white meat like the turkey breast which often can end up dry and flavorless. 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour 5 pounds bone-in turkey breast salt ground black pepper 2 tablespoons butter, at room … Read more
Our National Birds: The American Eagle and The Thanksgiving Turkey. “May one give us peace in all our states. The other a piece for all our plates.” Lets talk Turkey…and Bald Eagle! Did Benjamin Franklin really want the Wild Turkey to be the national symbol of the United States? The legend of Benjamin Franklin proposing … Read more
Using cheesecloth when roasting turkey is a time-tested technique to help ensure a juicy and flavorful holiday bird. Properly preparing and using cheesecloth can promote even cooking, crisp browned skin, and tender, succulent meat infused with herbs and spices With some tips and technique, you can master this method for your next special occasion turkey … Read more
It isnt a big mystery as to whether turkey is safe for dogs to eat or not. Spoiler alert: Turkey is not only safe, but its a commonly used protein source in commercial dog foods. Throwing your dog bits of turkey while you prep dinner can be a perfectly healthy treat, but not all parts … Read more
Learn how to cook turkey bacon in the oven with these helpful tips that show you how to make crispy, delicious bacon every time. This is the best and easiest method! The recipe card below also includes instructions for cooking turkey bacon in a skillet and in the microwave There are several methods that can … Read more
The origin of the name “turkey” is a puzzling story of mistaken identities and global trade connections But is the Thanksgiving centerpiece named after the nation of Turkey? Let’s untangle this etymological mystery A Case of Mistaken Identity The country of Turkey, located in western Asia and southeastern Europe, was named after the Turkish people … Read more
Thanksgiving Day is just days away, but let’s face it: Hosting this holiday dinner is no easy feat. From knowing when to start thawing a turkey to how much turkey to make and the perennial question of will I have enough food for my guests, there’s a lot of pressure to make this delicious holiday … Read more
For many people, turkey is a quintessential part of holiday meals and family gatherings. But while most of us are familiar with the taste of domestic turkeys raised on farms, you may wonder how the flavor of their wild cousins compares Wild turkeys live very different lives than domestic turkeys, so does this affect their … Read more
