If you find yourself with a frozen turkey on Thanksgiving morning, relax. You can still have a beautiful, flavorful, juicy bird for your holiday feast…really! We have the time and temperature tips you need for a picture-perfect turkey direct from frozen when you’re in a pinch. Extra dinner guests show up unexpectedly? Forget to pull … Read more
Determining which is ostensibly more popular is pretty easy. After all, I don’t recall that I’ve ever seen sausage bits served up at a salad bar, nor do I suspect that the executives at Burger King have ever floated the idea of serving up a sundae with sausage logs stuffed deep into soft-serve ice cream. … Read more
How to Tell if Your Turkey is Bad: The Complete Guide As a holiday staple, turkey often takes center stage at festive meals and gatherings. However, improper handling and storage can cause turkey to go bad quickly Nothing spoils the holiday spirit faster than biting into rancid, foul-smelling poultry Luckily, there are clear signs that … Read more
Turkey eggs are an underrated yet amazing ingredient that every home cook should try. Compared to chicken eggs, turkey eggs boast a richer, creamier taste and smooth, custard-like texture when cooked properly. Their large size also makes them perfect for hearty breakfasts, bakes, and other dishes. However, successfully cooking turkey eggs does require some special … Read more
When it comes to Thanksgiving traditions, breaking a turkey wishbone might just be the oldest (and most bizarre) custom of all! In fact, it pre-dates the very first Thanksgiving dinner altogether and it gets its roots from ancient Italy! Hows that for a fun Thanksgiving fact? But youre probably wondering how the tradition of breaking … Read more
As with any smoked meat (up to and including meatloaf), its important to know which woods to use to smoke turkey — and which ones you need to avoid. The common thread here is mellow vs. strong flavors. Woods that are great for turkey tend to be on the lighter side, while the ones that … Read more
Turkey chops have become a popular healthy alternative to traditional pork and chicken chops. Made from sliced turkey breast meat, they are lean, protein-packed, and full of flavor. But where can you find and buy high-quality, fresh turkey chops? Here are the top places to shop for this versatile and delicious poultry. Check Your Local … Read more
This year, as Ive done for several years now, Ill cook our Thanksgiving turkey on the charcoal barbeque grill. This is, in my humble opinion, the best way to cook a turkey, hands down. And it frees up the oven for more important Thanksgiving fare, like pie, stuffing (and more pie). Heres what youll need … Read more
This simple brine for turkey of salt, sugar, and fresh herbs is super simple and versatile–you can also use it with pork or chicken. It’s perfectly scaled for a turkey breast or two but can be easily adapted to a whole turkey. Best of all, with this recipe, you won’t be throwing a lot of … Read more
If youre in charge of planning Thanksgiving this year, consider it a sign that your family and friends have a lot of trust in you! As you plan for the holiday, you might be wondering what size turkey to get for your gathering. Luckily, weve got all the info you need on how much turkey … Read more
