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Have you ever removed the neck and giblets from a turkey and wondered what in the world to do with them? Most often they get thrown away. My mom, who could never let anything go to waste, always used the turkey neck and giblets to make a quick pot of broth to use for making … Read more

Frying a turkey isn’t really the traditional method of cooking a Thanksgiving bird, but it does give it an awesome crispy skin and juiciness through the roof. Still, a lot of us seem to avoid the whole deep-frying situation because of the terrifying tales of Thanksgiving Day explosions — and the fact that the process … Read more

As Thanksgiving approaches, home cooks across America are thawing turkeys and prepping for the big feast. Many grocery store birds come with those handy pop up timers already inserted to indicate when the turkey is cooked through. But just how reliable are these poultry pop ups? Can you really trust that little red button to … Read more

We are coming up to it! We are mere days away from one of the biggest cooking, roasting, baking, simmering, whipping and eating extravaganzas we Americans celebrate each year. Most of us have at least figured out what we will be making, and most have gotten their shopping lists done, if not all the grocery … Read more

Learn how to confidently manage hatching your own turkey eggs at home, and achieve high success rates even from your very first hatch. This article will walk you through every step, from egg to adorable poult. A couple of years ago, while saving turkey eggs to hatch for the first time, I happened to run … Read more

Do not throw away those turkey carcasses folks! One of life’s great pleasures is a bowl of soul satisfying turkey soup. Honestly for me there is something magic about sitting down and enjoying a hot bowl of homemade turkey soup. I don’t know if its instinctual, but there is something deeply satisfying about a hot … Read more

I tested 4 ways to cook store bought smoked turkey legs and the results were surprising! With the holidays approaching, turkey legs are in high demand and quite popular. But what is the best way to prep and cook them? Starting from scratch can be a mess and time consuming so I tested 4 ways … Read more

Is it really Thanksgiving if you don’t wind up with leftovers? For many of us, that too much is just enough, because the actual best parts of the holiday are the meals that follow the original turkey feast. I’ll be honest and admit that I look forward to my Thanksgiving leftovers sandwich more than the … Read more

Smoked turkey is a delicious way to enjoy turkey with a smoky savory flavor. However like any meat, smoked turkey has a limited shelf life. So how long does smoked turkey last in the fridge after smoking it? Generally, smoked turkey will last 3-4 days in the refrigerator if stored properly. To get the maximum … Read more

Determining the weight of your holiday turkey is a crucial step for cooking it to perfection The size of the bird impacts everything from roasting times to how many guests it will serve, Follow this handy guide to learn foolproof methods for weighing your turkey at home Why Knowing the Weight Matters Measuring your uncooked … Read more