Turkey gizzards are a tasty and underappreciated part of the bird that can elevate your holiday spread or everyday meal when cooked properly. In this comprehensive guide, I’ll walk you through everything you need to know to bake turkey gizzards in the oven until fork-tender and full of flavor What are Turkey Gizzards? Let’s start … Read more
Neither chefs nor food writers can agree on whether—or why—youd want to tie up your turkey. A bird without a truss is said to cook faster because its legs are spread out and get more hot air. This makes the skin crispier as well. Others claim that the breasts of an untrussed turkey aren’t protected … Read more
Smoked turkey breast offers incredible convenience – it’s fully cooked and packed with delicious smoky flavor. But properly reheating pre-cooked smoked turkey can be tricky. With the wrong method you risk dry overcooked meat. Follow this simple guide to learn foolproof techniques for heating fully cooked smoked turkey breast in the oven, on the stovetop … Read more
A spatchcock turkey is the BEST way to cook your turkey faster and more evenly. Spatchcocking, which is also known as butterflying, is a faster way to make a beautiful, tasty turkey for the holidays or any other time of the year. Perfect for roasting, grilling or smoking, a spatchcock turkey is sure to please … Read more
On February 6, 2023, a catastrophic 7.8 magnitude earthquake struck southeastern Turkey and northern Syria, resulting in widespread destruction and loss of life. As the death toll climbed to over 41,000 people, with many more injured or displaced from their homes, humanitarian organizations from around the world mobilized to provide emergency relief to the affected … Read more
If you like turkey but don’t want to cook it, Gartner’s Meats’ smoked turkey is the perfect choice. Our Smoked Turkeys are fully cooked, and here are tips for reheating them. To Reheat: We recommend using a rack in your roasting pan. Add a little water to the bottom of the pan and cover the … Read more
Did you see Jacques Pepin’s recipe for Steamed and Roasted Turkey in the November 12, 2012, issue of the New York Times? It caught my eye, and I was thrilled to learn that my nephew was going to try it for Thanksgiving dinner with our family. The turkey was excellent, with a crispy skin and … Read more
As Thanksgiving approaches, I know many home cooks are gearing up to fry a turkey this year. While deep frying a turkey yields incredibly moist, juicy meat with crispy skin, the process requires proper technique – especially when it comes to putting the turkey on the fryer stand. Don’t worry, I’m here to walk you … Read more
Turkey gizzards are an often overlooked part of the bird that actually packs a powerful nutritional punch. These small muscular organs found in the digestive tract provide unique health benefits along with great flavor when properly prepared. What Are Turkey Gizzards? The gizzard is an organ found in the digestive tract of turkeys, chickens, and … Read more
As the holidays approach, home cooks everywhere start searching for the perfect turkey to grace their table. For over 70 years, many have turned to theButterball brand for reliably moist, tender, and delicious birds. But an important question arises – are Butterball turkeys pre-brined before you buy them? Understanding Butterball’s brining process allows you to … Read more
