Thanksgiving is a time for gathering with family and friends around a hearty turkey dinner. However when you’re only cooking for a few people, roasting a whole large turkey doesn’t make much sense. Luckily preparing half a turkey is an easy and delicious way to enjoy this festive bird without tons of leftovers. Why Cook … Read more
Okay, I truly do love Thanksgiving turkey, but honestly I’m more excited for the leftover bones, which I can use to make homemade turkey bone broth! I love bone broth so much, and there is nothing quite like homemade bone broth (the flavor is so much better and you get way more bang for your … Read more
Want to make turkey tips? Need a great marinade recipe? We have an easy guide for both. Turkey tips, also called turkey tenders, are select chunks of white meat that are cut from the breast of the turkey. They’re smaller, so they cook a lot faster and hold a lot more marinade for excellent flavor. … Read more
Avoiding the all-too-common nightmare scenario of dry and flavorless turkey is easy to avoid by following the tried and true combination of brining, seasoning, and cooking to an internal temperature of 160ºF. But injecting a turkey before cooking is a fourth step that can help you up your holiday meal game with minimal extra effort. … Read more
With my cheek firmly placed on the stock, I waited patiently for the tom to turn. When the longbeard pirouetted and faced the decoy, I held the crosshairs steady and gently squeezed the trigger. The bolt was quickly on its way, hitting the vitals of the strutting tom. Soon, I was strapping a tag to … Read more
A club sandwich is a delicious deli classic, and it is so easy to make yourself at home. So I am sharing my super easy club sandwich recipe with y’all. This classic club sandwich recipe is really very simple to make too. And during summer, you can totally pass this off as dinner. ♀️ Wawa’s … Read more
I love fried turkey, but frying the whole bird isn’t a good idea. It’s dangerous, the outside gets overcooked before the inside is tender and the lengthy frying time means the turkey absorbs too much oil. I suggest you break down a turkey into its pieces, using the thighs, breasts and legs. Brine the pieces, … Read more
Last year, 7,160 wild turkeys were reported by 684 people, showing that turkey hunting in Maryland is a beloved and popular sport and is still going strong! Want to go on an exciting adventure in Maryland and hunt some turkeys in the new 2024? This post has got you covered with everything about the Maryland … Read more
Raising turkeys can be a fun and rewarding experience for any homesteader. While turkeys require more care and attention than chickens in their early stages, the payoff of having a sustainable source of delicious homegrown turkey meat makes it worthwhile. Here is a comprehensive guide on everything you need to know about raising turkey poults … Read more
Its undeniable that the turkey is the most important dish on the Thanksgiving menu. But before you ever brine or season a bird, much less roast or fry it, theres one question that absolutely must be answered: Should you clean a turkey before you cook it or not? If your roasted turkey recipe calls for … Read more
