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Smoking is an excellent way to impart some serious flavor into the meat and an excellent cooking technique to cook a large bird like a turkey without drying it out. Of course, the first choice you need to make when smoking a turkey is the kind of turkey you plan to use. However, coming in … Read more

Using cheesecloth on turkey when roasting is an ingenious technique that helps keep the turkey incredibly moist and flavorful The cheesecloth acts as a protective barrier between the turkey skin and the dry heat of the oven, allowing the turkey to roast gently instead of drying out. When soaked in melted butter, wine, broth or … Read more

Caponization is done either by surgical removal of the testes, or, as some factory poultry producers prefer, by estrogen implants. Capons that are labeled “all natural” have been surgically caponized. Because of the loss of sex hormones, the normally aggressive barnyard rooster becomes a docile, mellow creature. Capons can be housed together as they will … Read more

Removing the wishbone before roasting makes carving your turkey easier and improves the presentation of the sliced meat While leaving the wishbone in place won’t affect taste, taking it out ahead of time allows you to carve clean, even slices of breast meat In this comprehensive guide, you’ll learn why removing the wishbone is recommended, … Read more

Roasting a turkey can be an intimidating process, especially if you’re tackling it for the first time With such a large bird and long cook times, it’s understandable to have questions about the best techniques One common area of confusion is whether or not to cover the turkey in foil while it roasts. Here’s a … Read more

I prefer the leg and thigh meat of a turkey to the breast, except for sandwiches. I do enjoy leftover roasted and thinly sliced turkey breast piled high on toasted bread with lettuce, tomato, and mayonnaise. When it comes to eating turkey as the main event of a meal, dark meat has more flavor and … Read more

Bubba turkey burgers are a lean, protein-packed alternative to traditional beef burgers. But figuring out how long to cook them can be tricky – overcooking leaves them dry and rubbery, while undercooking poses safety risks. So what’s the secret to cooked-to-perfection Bubba turkey burgers? Read on for a complete guide. Why Choose Bubba Turkey Burgers? … Read more

Cooking the perfect Thanksgiving turkey can be intimidating. Many home cooks worry about ending up with an undercooked or dried out bird. Using an oven bag is a foolproof way to get a juicy, tender turkey with minimal effort. But does using an oven bag really cook the turkey faster? Let’s take a closer look. … Read more

Most Americans who celebrate Thanksgiving—about 9 in 10, according to a 2021 poll—eat turkey with their holiday meal, perhaps alongside other favorite dishes such as mashed potatoes, green bean casserole and pumpkin pie. But if you’ve ever wondered why so many of us eat turkey on Thanksgiving, the answer is a bit more complicated than … Read more

Time’s getting away from me! We spent all last week on pies, and it occurred to me this morning that I needed to run through what happens after brining the turkey. In years past, I’ve experienced a little trial-and-error with brining. While it unquestionably injects a lot of flavor in the turkey and helps it … Read more