Robby Cooking up a perfect smoked turkey for Thanksgiving or any special occasion requires finding just the right pellet flavors. Traeger offers several turkey-friendly blends that impart delicate savory notes while keeping the bird nice and moist. In this comprehensive guide, we’ll explore the best Traeger pellets for enhancing turkey and bringing out its very best … Read more
COLUMBUS, Ohio – Ohio hunters are looking forward to spring wild turkey seasons beginning in April, according to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) Division of Wildlife. Ohio’s spring turkey season is a highly anticipated tradition that has occurred annually since 1966. Ohio’s 2024 youth wild turkey hunting season is Saturday, April 13 and … Read more
Time’s getting away from me! We spent all last week on pies, and it occurred to me this morning that I needed to run through what happens after brining the turkey. In years past, I’ve experienced a little trial-and-error with brining. While it unquestionably injects a lot of flavor in the turkey and helps it … Read more
Come Thanksgiving, most people look forward to eating turkey and enjoying the holiday feast. As you prepare your turkey, you’ll find a bag of giblets inside the cavity. While these turkey parts are prized for making gravy, your dog will also gladly gobble them up. But are turkey giblets actually good for dogs? Let’s take … Read more
Cooking a turkey is the highlight of many holiday meals But raw poultry requires careful handling to avoid foodborne illness So how long can you leave raw turkey out at room temperature before bacteria start multiplying to dangerous levels? Let’s take a closer look at turkey safety and how long raw turkey can sit out, … Read more
Heres the secret to an evenly cooked gorgeous turkey with crisp, golden brown skin all over and juicy meat! There are a few secrets to a perfectly roasted turkey. The most important part is that it’s roasted evenly so that the whole bird is juicy and properly cooked. Trussing helps you achieve that. The other … Read more
To smoke a turkey, you really just need a smoker–and a turkey! The smoker could be a homemade, makeshift one or one of the fancy smokers on the market. Add a turkey that’s been brined and a few simple ingredients, and you are in for the best meal of your life! In the South, everyone … Read more
Turkey salad made with hard boiled eggs is a tasty and protein-packed meal that can be enjoyed any time of day This salad is easy to prepare, packed with flavor, and endlessly customizable to suit your tastes In this article, we will walk through the simple steps for creating a creamy and delicious turkey salad … Read more
A turkey poult is a young turkey under 4 weeks old. Also known as a chick or hatchling, poults require special care and attention in their early weeks to grow into healthy adult turkeys. This comprehensive guide will walk you through everything you need to know about caring for poults, from setting up the brooder … Read more
The most Perfect Roast Turkey recipe relies on dry-brining and butter-basting for the juiciest, most delicious turkey you’ve ever had. Save your pan drippings too for an easy classic gravy recipe. My idea of a perfectly roasted turkey involves juicy meat, butter-crisp skin, and plenty of flavor. Luckily, there’s a way to get all three … Read more