A. Fang Fang Zhang, PhD, an associate professor at the Friedman School who studies cancer epidemiology, says, “Processed meat is any meat that has been salted, cured, fermented, smoked, or gone through other processes to keep it fresh or make it taste better.” The World Health Organization has called processed meat a carcinogen, which means … Read more
You may have looked at turkey ham in the deli section of your grocery store and asked yourself, “What the heck is that?” It doesn’t make much sense at first, like products labeled “chicken beef” or “salmon pork.” Plus, ham has to be made with pig thigh meat by law. But rest assured, turkey ham … Read more
You may be wondering how long turkey stays fresh in the fridge and the freezer if you want to see how much longer your extra turkey lasts. Keep reading to learn the basics of how to store turkey for later use. Freezing is an excellent way to preserve turkey breast for future use. But just … Read more
Want an easy turkey burger recipe that you can bake at home? This kid-friendly baked turkey burger is full of flavor from lean ground turkey, parmesan cheese, and chopped spinach for extra nutrition. It’s also gluten-free. Baked turkey burgers are an overall great kid-approved dinner meal. Served with a bun and garnished with burger toppings, … Read more
Slow-Roasted Turkey Wings are succulent and just fall off the bone. Try not to eat more than one of these wings drenched in homemade cranberry sauce. This is a simple fall dinner idea that everyone loves for a weeknight. Because this recipe is so simple, you don’t have to save it for Thanksgiving. You can … Read more
If you’re ready to shake up your holiday tradition with a turkey that’s anything but ordinary. The spatchcocked smoked turkey is a way to improve your meal by giving the meat more flavor, making the skin crispier, and making the meat more juicy. Your guests will be raving about it long after the leftovers are … Read more
Find out how to easily roast turkey legs so they are perfectly cooked without having to flip them or cover them with foil. To prepare the turkey legs, mix salt, homemade spice mix, and oil together. Then, bake them at 400°F until the skin gets crispy and the meat is done. Turkey legs also known … Read more
For many barbecue enthusiasts, smoking a turkey is a rite of passage. Getting a juicy, fully smoked bird just right takes skill. While most recipes call for smoking turkeys in the 325°F range, going low and slow at 300°F creates the most flavorful, mouthwatering results. Smoking a turkey at the perfect 300°F temperature takes patience, … Read more
The edibility of bird legs improves dramatically when you remove the tendons. This makes the legs more tender and user-friendly leg. Below are a few photos showing the process on a mallard. On birds bigger than mallards, this becomes a two person job as the tendons are quite strong. Removing the tendons from a turkey … Read more
This Cajun smoke-fried turkey is bold, spicy, bright, and exciting. There aren’t many turkey flavors like sage and thyme in this turkey. The homemade Cajun turkey injection makes it a star on your holiday table. Deep frying turkey has become a popular cooking method for major holidays like Thanksgiving, Christmas, and Easter. The result is … Read more
