Now that it’s November, you know what that means: Thanksgiving! What is Thanksgiving without the star of the show, Ideal Super Moist Turkey? I’ve been able to share some of my family’s favorite Thanksgiving recipes on this blog over the past few years: One. A whole turkey is INTIMIDATING. So many different places online saying … Read more
Add some Old Bay seasoning to your Thanksgiving turkey to make it more interesting. Whether you serve it whole or sliced, it will be the main dish that everyone wants more of. They’ll be grateful for this gravy, too. Tasty Team. Boiling turkey may seem counterintuitive, but when done right, it yields incredibly moist, tender … Read more
When preparing your turkey for the pot, you can either skin it or pluck it. Because the skin on wild turkeys is so thin, many hunters prefer to skin their birds instead of plucking them. Skinning a freshly harvested turkey is a crucial step in preparing it for cooking. While plucking is the more traditional … Read more
Do you ever wonder if frozen meat is heavier than thawed meat when you’re shopping for it? Or maybe you noticed a difference in the weight of the meat on your kitchen scale and want to know why. Frozen meat is heavier than when you defrost the meat or thaw it. The reason behind this … Read more
When preparing a turkey for a holiday feast or dinner party one of the most common questions is whether to bake or roast it. Both cooking methods yield delicious results but is one better than the other? This comprehensive guide examines the key differences between baking and roasting turkeys to help you determine the ideal … Read more
Don’t worry about running out of turkey when you need a quick meal. It’s easy to can and will last for months. Learn how to pressure can turkey with this tutorial. Around the holidays, turkeys can be purchased at reduced prices from stores and butcher shops. I like to grab an extra bird or two … Read more
You’ll never go back to traditional roast turkey once you know how to spatchcock a turkey without poultry shears (or with them if you have them). The turkey only needs to be roasted for less than an hour and a half if you use this method to remove the backbone. It also means that the … Read more
This baked spaghetti squash and meatballs is a great weeknight meal! Ripe spaghetti squash is mixed with marinara, mozzarella cheese, and browned meatballs, then baked until the cheese melts and the dish is golden. Delicious!. This spaghetti squash and meatball bake is amazing. It can’t be beat. As the weather cools down and sweaters and … Read more
With the holidays coming up, many home cooks look to Costco for an affordable turkey breast to roast up for those big family feasts. Costco offers a fantastic selection of quality uncooked turkey breasts at budget-friendly prices. In this article, I’ll walk through everything you need to know about buying, cooking, and storing uncooked turkey … Read more
If you smoke your turkey brine, it will get moist, tender, and taste great with the fall flavors of apples, fresh herbs, and spices. This turkey brine recipe is so great, you’ll probably make it every time you have a holiday party. Smoking a turkey is a fantastic way to infuse juicy, tender meat with … Read more
