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Smoked turkey legs are a classic favorite at theme parks, carnivals, and backyard barbecues When done right, they offer tender, juicy meat with crispy, smoke-infused skin However, achieving the ideal texture and flavor requires smoking the turkey legs at just the right temperature. In this comprehensive guide, we’ll walk through everything you need to know … Read more

Smoking a turkey is a fantastic way to impart delicious smoky flavor into the meat. However, fitting a large whole turkey into a smoker can be tricky. That’s why many pitmasters recommend cutting your turkey in half prior to smoking. Cutting your turkey in two makes it easier to handle, takes less time to fully … Read more

It might be simple and quick to prepare, but you may be wondering how many calories are in a turkey sandwich and if there are ways to make your meal more nutritious and filling. How you make your turkey sandwich matters. A gourmet version with toppings like bacon, cheese or mayonnaise will have more calories … Read more

If you want to enjoy the delicious and healthy flavors of the Mediterranean, try making some Greek turkey meatballs! This recipe is absolutely delicious and really easy to make. Served up with a homemade tzatziki sauce, this meal is perfect for meal prep bowls or salads. Turkey meatballs are a leaner, lighter take on a … Read more

Cooking a turkey is a time-consuming process that requires your constant attention. But what if life throws you a curveball in the middle of cooking your bird? You may be wondering – can I stop cooking my turkey midway and start again later? While it’s best not to interrupt the cooking process, there may be … Read more

Butterball turkey has become a staple for many families’ holiday meals However, with food allergies and dietary restrictions becoming more common, many people wonder – is Butterball turkey actually dairy-free? Let’s take a detailed look at what’s in Butterball turkey, alternatives for dairy-free diets, and how to safely enjoy Butterball turkey even with dietary restrictions. … Read more

While frozen, a turkey is safe indefinitely. As soon as it begins to thaw, bacteria that may have been present before freezing will begin to grow again. There are three safe ways to defrost a turkey: in the refrigerator, in cold water, and in a microwave oven. As Thanksgiving approaches, many home cooks are faced … Read more

Smoked Spatchcock Turkey is a the perfect Thanksgiving bird! Learn how to spatchcock a turkey and cook it on your smoker (we used a Traeger). This smoked spatchcock turkey recipe is easy to make, delicious and packed with flavor! Spatchcock turkey has become a popular preparation method for getting perfectly cooked and flavorful turkey off … 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

Every fall, my daughter is obsessed with pumpkins. She loves all the different shapes and sizes of pumpkins and winter squash, so we end up buying more than we can really use (theres only so much butternut squash soup and pumpkin pie you can eat). A couple years ago we worked together to create this … Read more