Turkey

Mastering the Art of Smoking Turkey on the Kamado Joe

We simply love this recipe for smoked turkey. The turkey’s nose picks up scents from the fruits and vegetables that go well with the meat’s lightly smoked flavor from the wood. Try this recipe this Thanksgiving, or another time when youre craving a delicious turkey. See how we seasoned this bird by checking out our … Read more

How to Render Turkey Fat for Cooking and Baking

Traditionally, rendering fat was done by slowly cooking down animal fats. This skill is becoming popular again in homestead kitchens. It’s cheap, easy, and gives you a lot of different fats that you can use for cooking at high temperatures and making candles, soap, and skin care products. One more great thing about using animal … Read more

Achieving Perfectly Cooked Turkey Breast Every Time

How to cook a turkey? Don’t waste your time with other posts. Here’s the plain truth: The secret to perfect turkey is proper control of turkey temperature. And that’s our jam. Use whatever recipe you like—deep-fry it, smoke it, roast it, whatever. But neglect these fundamental principles at your own peril!. Turkey Doneness Temp: 157°F … Read more

How to Make Tofu Taste Like Turkey

An easy Tofu Turkey (or Tofurkey) recipe thats healthy, vegan, and tastes incredible. This fake turkey even has a crispy skin! The tofu-potato filling tastes just like Thanksgiving because it’s made with a mix of spices. Plus, this recipe can be made gluten-free and oil-free. Prepare to impress your guests with this incredible plant-based turkey. … Read more

How Rare is a Bearded Hen Turkey?

A bearded hen with a 7 1⁄2-inch beard was caught by Paul Rouse of Bryan’s Road, Maryland. He asked how rare these birds are. Dr. Tom gives us the statistics behind bearded hens and a few notes on their ability to reproduce. Wild turkey beards emerge from a point on the skin of the upper … Read more