The Revolutionary New York Times Spatchcock Turkey Recipe

Some recipes for mayo-roasted turkey promise extra-juicy results with minimal effort. This one does no such thing. The mayonnaise won’t help the turkey stay juicy: Only salting and resting (a light curing process known colloquially as dry-brining) and carefully monitoring its internal temperature as it roasts will. The mayonnaise will, however, produce a turkey with … Read more

Is Cherry Wood Good For Smoking Turkey?

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

What Time to Get in the Woods for Turkey Hunting: Tips for Timing Your Setup

Almost all hunters lean toward sitting on openings and other areas with solid sight lines. Whitetail hunters do this. Western hunters do, too, as they inevitably gravitate toward meadows and high-country basins with prime views. It’s in our nature to seek out spots that provide visibility, which is definitely the case for spring turkey hunters. … Read more

How to Slaughter a Turkey: A Step-by-Step Guide for Beginners

Slaughtering a turkey yourself can be an intimidating process, especially if you’ve never done it before. However, with the right preparation and tools, it’s an achievable task that will provide your family with high-quality, homegrown meat. In this comprehensive guide, I’ll walk you through the entire process of slaughtering a turkey, from start to finish. … Read more