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Crispy, juicy turkey wings are a delicious treat enjoyed by many. Whether smoking them low and slow or frying them up extra crispy, properly cooked turkey wings are hard to beat. But finding fresh, quality turkey wings to prepare can be a challenge. You want meaty wings with lots of flesh, not skimpy bony ones. … Read more

This Cajun Spiced Roasted Turkey uses a dry rub brine for crispy skin with a spicy kick! It’s also injected with butter and herbs to keep the bird tender, moist, and loaded with flavor. Thanksgiving turkey gets a bad rep. To be honest, rightfully so! Sometimes I’ve shown up for the holiday meal and the … Read more

I brine a Thanksgiving turkey every year because its the right thing to do. Brining involves soaking a turkey in a very salty solution for a certain length of time, long enough for the salt to infiltrate the turkey and actually alter the molecular structure of the meat. It doesnt turn it into a salty … Read more

Turkey hunting requires precision and tight shot patterns. Unlike deer or other large game, a turkey’s head and neck present a small target that demands accuracy. This is where having the right choke comes into play But with so many options on the market, how do you determine what choke is ideal for bagging gobblers? … Read more

When I was a kid, I remember being fascinated with my mom’s whole roast turkey recipe. Learning how to cook a whole turkey seemed intimidating but it always came out perfectly moist and tender. My first attempt at cooking a whole turkey was a total fail, but I learned what to do to make it … Read more

Country Living editors select each product featured. If you buy from a link, we may earn a commission. Why Trust Us? Weve cooked a fair number of turkeys over the years at Country Living and, without tooting our horns too much, weve got the technique pretty dialed in. (We can even help you fix a … Read more

As Thanksgiving approaches, many home cooks start thinking about how to pull off the big turkey day feast Roasting a whole bird is daunting for some, and that’s where Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen comes in. The popular fried chicken chain offers whole Cajun-style turkeys for the holiday season Here’s what to know about getting your turkey … Read more

I was so excited about this juicy roast turkey recipe every step of the way and I think you’ll feel the same way when you try it. I spent several days researching all of the best turkey recipes online, in books, and getting trusted advice from my Mom and you, my readers. This tender and … Read more

Once you own a pellet grill you look forward to smoking meat year-round and showing off all that juicy and delicious meat candy to all your family and friends–but during the holiday season, the stakes couldn’t be higher. With everyone counting on you to create a perfectly seasoned and smoked turkey, anxiety can set in … Read more

Here’s a bold statement for you: if you don’t dry brine your turkey before cooking it this Thanksgiving, you are making a mistake. A big one. Now, I tend to not be very fussy in the kitchen—and I like to skip steps whenever I can—but a turkey brine is one of those steps that you … Read more