Robby On a spring turkey hunting trip to Tennessee, the very year the first fall turkey hunt was to take place in my native Wisconsin, I asked my hosts for advice on how they hunted turkeys in autumn. They described the classic scatter-and-call-back scenario, whereby a hunter rushes a flock of turkeys to scatter them to … Read more
Learn how to cook ground turkey so that it has moisture and flavor. No dry turkey here, I’ve got a great tip you’ll love! Ground turkey is a great lean option for protein but can end up quite dry if not cooked correctly. Learn how to cook ground turkey perfectly so that it has great … Read more
No matter how often you host Thanksgiving, one big question remains the same: Exactly how much turkey do I need to make? Turkey size is important since it will determine how big of a helping each guest gets—not to mention how much will be left for Thanksgiving leftovers. Once you know the exact number of … Read more
Washing a turkey before cooking is a common practice for many home cooks. However, according to food safety experts washing or rinsing raw poultry can actually increase your risk of foodborne illness if not done properly. Here’s what you need to know about safely washing a turkey. Should You Wash a Turkey Before Cooking? The … Read more
Bake pre smoked turkey wings in the oven for an effortless main dish! Hearty wings are easy to season and slow roast with fresh tomatoes and onion. They are fork-tender and flavorful, and perfect to enjoy with your favorite sides. If you love smoky flavor but dont have – or simply do not want to … Read more
For those looking to cut back on sodium without sacrificing flavor, Boar’s Head No Salt Added Oven Roasted Turkey Breast is an ideal option. This nutritious lunch meat offers all the rich, savory taste you expect from quality deli turkey but with significantly less salt. Here’s where to find this heart-healthy product near you. Understanding … Read more
A meatball dinner makes everyone’s night memorable. Be it a regular family dinner or a party dinner, meatball remains a top choice for many. I like cooking meatballs and spaghetti for my family and they just cannot get enough. But oftentimes, you will end up with more meatballs than you can eat at once. Meatballs … Read more
Despite owning several smokers, when it comes time to cook the turkey, I find I almost always end up firing up my pellet grill. Smoking a turkey on the pellet grill is the easiest way to get a perfectly cooked bird with crispy skin and a subtle smoky flavor. It’s also a great way to … Read more
Wild Turkeys are enormous, fat birds with long legs, broad, rounded tails, and a small head on a narrow neck. Turkeys are dark entirely with a bronze-green iridescence to the most maximum of their plumage. Their wings are dark, strongly barred with white color. Their tail and rump feathers are significantly tipped with white or … Read more
Deconstructing or cutting up a raw turkey into pieces is shown here, step by step. This is how to break down a whole turkey so you can cook each piece separately. We shared our popular sheet pan turkey a few years ago but didn’t give a really detailed explanation of how we cut it up. … Read more