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As Thanksgiving approaches, many home cooks start thinking about how to prepare the perfect turkey. A juicy, flavorful turkey is the centerpiece of a great Thanksgiving meal. Some cooks swear by brining the turkey before roasting, claiming it helps keep the meat moist and enhances flavor. But is brining really necessary? Let’s take a closer … Read more

Cooking turkey breast on a pellet grill results in incredibly moist smokey and flavorful meat that puts oven-roasted turkey to shame. With the right techniques, you can achieve competition-worthy smoked turkey breast with caramelized, crispy skin right in your own backyard. In this comprehensive guide, you’ll learn everything you need to know to cook mouthwatering … Read more

Turkey is a quintessential part of many holiday meals and family gatherings. However, determining how much turkey to buy can be challenging. When calculating how much turkey breast to purchase per person, there are a few key factors to consider. In this comprehensive guide, we’ll walk through everything you need to know to buy the … Read more

This smoked turkey recipe is a whole turkey that’s coated in homemade spice rub then slow smoked to tender and juicy perfection. A super easy and impressive holiday main course that won’t take up any oven space! Looking for something a little different than your standard roasted turkey? This smoked turkey is a unique and … Read more

Learn how to prepare perfectly roasted turkey legs the easy way – no flipping or covering with foil required. Simply season turkey legs with a blend of salt, homemade spice mix, and oil, then bake them at 400°F until the skin turns crispy, and the meat cooks to perfection. Turkey legs are a delicious and … Read more

With my cheek firmly placed on the stock, I waited patiently for the tom to turn. When the longbeard pirouetted and faced the decoy, I held the crosshairs steady and gently squeezed the trigger. The bolt was quickly on its way, hitting the vitals of the strutting tom. Soon, I was strapping a tag to … Read more

If you celebrate Thanksgiving or Christmas with a roast turkey dinner, you may be familiar with the baster – a supersize kitchen utensil used to moisten meat while it’s cooking. But the baster has long had another association: as a tool for self-insemination. Where did the idea come from and have babies ever actually been … Read more

Some mushrooms are highly sought-after for their use in cooking. Others get used for their medicinal benefits. Turkey tail mushrooms fall into the second category. They contain a number of beneficial compounds that make them worth consuming. The problem is that you can’t simply eat turkey tail mushrooms like portobellos or oyster mushrooms. Their thick … Read more

Smoking a bone-in turkey breast yields incredibly moist, tender and delicious meat when done properly. But getting the timing right is crucial to preventing the meat from drying out. Follow this guide to learn exactly how long you should be smoking a bone-in turkey breast to get perfect results every time. Overview of Bone-In Turkey … Read more

As we approach the holiday season many of us will be preparing our turkeys for festive family feasts. But when you open the packaging you’re sometimes hit with a foul odor that makes you question if your turkey has gone bad. I’ve been there myself. Despite the turkey being well within its use-by date and … Read more