Cold smoking is an amazing technique for infusing turkey with rich, smoky flavor without actually cooking it. By generating smoke at temperatures below 100°F, the meat absorbs the smokey essence while remaining raw and safe to eat Let’s explore the ins and outs of cold smoking turkey to make your holiday centerpiece pop with wood-fired … Read more
It’s Thanksgiving prep time. You open the freezer and pull out the 20-pound frozen turkey you bought weeks ago. As you stare at the rock-solid bird, a thought crosses your mind – can I just leave the turkey on the counter to thaw overnight? It may seem convenient, but leaving a frozen turkey to thaw … Read more
Frying a whole turkey is a showstopping way to prepare the main event on Thanksgiving. When done properly deep-fried turkey is juicy, crispy and full of flavor. The process requires focus and care to do it safely. If you’re considering taking the plunge into frying turkey this year, this visual guide will show you how … Read more
The holidays are fast approaching, and you pull your turkey out of the freezer only to find it’s still half frozen solid. Thanksgiving dinner is mere hours away! Is it possible to roast a turkey that hasn’t fully thawed? Don’t panic – with some simple planning and technique adjustments, you can absolutely cook a delicious … Read more
Thanksgiving is right around the corner, which means it’s time to start thinking about the star of the show – the turkey! As you start planning your holiday meal, one of the first decisions you’ll need to make is whether to buy a fresh or frozen turkey. If you opt for fresh, you may be … Read more
Should You Soak Your Turkey Before Cooking? As Thanksgiving approaches home cooks everywhere are gearing up to prepare the star of the meal – the turkey. With its large size and lean meat turkeys can easily end up dry and disappointing if not prepared properly. This leaves many wondering – should I soak or brine … Read more
This Deep Fried Turkey Recipe is not only easy, but it’s also crispy and succulent. The perfect combination for a memorable Thanksgiving Turkey dinner!. Frying turkey has become an increasingly popular cooking method, especially around the holidays. It produces a juicy, flavorful bird with crispy skin in a fraction of the time it takes to … Read more
From a 15-pound turkey to a 20-pound bird, our food editors talk about how to cook, when to carve, and what temperatures to use in the oven. They also give advice on how to keep the turkey moist. Country Living editors select each product featured. If you buy from a link, we may earn a … Read more
I hear people worry about having to cook the turkey for their family meal every holiday, and every year, hundreds of people write articles that promise to make the horribly, horribly difficult process of cooking a turkey easier for you so you won’t ruin the holiday for your friends and family. There’s just one problem … Read more
For Thanksgiving this year, try my Turkey Roulade with Sausage Stuffing! I always choose to make something smaller like this instead of a whole turkey because it scares me. It takes just 1 hour or less to cook in the oven, and it’s also make-ahead friendly. You can assemble it the night before and just … Read more
