As Thanksgiving approaches, one of the big decisions is when to buy a fresh turkey. With proper storage, you can get your bird weeks in advance. Follow this guide to learn how early you can buy and store a fresh turkey for Thanksgiving dinner. Buy 1-2 Weeks Before Thanksgiving I recommend buying your fresh Thanksgiving … Read more
As the holidays roll around, deep fried turkey has become a staple at many Thanksgiving and Christmas dinner tables. Crispy on the outside and juicy on the inside, deep fried turkey is a delicious showstopper. But frying a whole turkey yourself can be dangerous if you don’t know what you’re doing. Luckily, there are many … Read more
Defrosting a whole turkey can take some time, but planning ahead ensures the bird thaws properly and safely With the right technique and timeline, you can defrost a frozen turkey just in time for roasting on Thanksgiving or any festive occasion. Overview of Turkey Defrosting Methods There are three main ways to safely thaw a … Read more
As Thanksgiving approaches many of us start stressing about roasting the big bird. We dig out unwieldy roasting pans from the depths of our cupboards and fret over whether our ovens can properly cook a massive turkey. But what if I told you roasting a moist delicious turkey is easier than you think? Enter the … Read more
Smoking a whole turkey is easier than you think! Tips on how to Prepare, How to Brine, What temperature to Smoke a Turkey, and How long to Cook! Typically, we’ve usually had Oven Roasted Turkey, and a few times we’ve had Fried Turkey, but last year, we researched How to Smoke a Turkey and tried … Read more
Are you tired of serving dry turkey breasts? Fortunately, it can be avoided and we are here to show you how. Turkey breast meat is thick yet super lean (minimal fat). Due to the thickness, turkey breasts typically need about two hours to cook all the way through. If you cooked fatty meat for that … Read more
Baby turkey poults are like any other baby – they need fresh food and water, and to be kept clean and warm. You can download our guide “Caring and Feeding of Baby Turkeys” or continue reading below. Keeping poults warm entails a brooder. A good brooder will have several things – it will keep the … Read more
This Turkey Pot Pie is the ideal cozy recipe to reinvent leftover turkey, or swap in rotisserie chicken! The turkey/veggie filling is swaddled in an adeptly seasoned creamy, herb-infused gravy (no watery/bland filling here!), crowned with a golden, flaky, buttery, homemade pie crust – OR use store-bought for those busy nights. This turkey pot pie … Read more
Not sure how much turkey to make per person this holiday season? This handy rule will make your Thanksgiving planning so much easier. No matter how often you host Thanksgiving, one big question remains the same: Exactly how much turkey do I need to make per person? The turkey’s size determines how big of a … Read more
Raising turkeys for meat can be a rewarding way to put fresh, organic poultry on the table. However, it does require some time and planning to go from poult to processed turkey in your freezer. Here’s a complete guide to understanding the timeframe and process for raising meat turkeys at home. Overview of Turkey Breeds … Read more
