With Thanksgiving right around the corner, theres no better time to deep fry a turkey! When a turkey is deep fried, its better able to hold in juices, so the end result is moist, flavorful meat with crispy skin on the outside. If your mouth is already watering, read on for everything you need to … Read more
Frying a turkey for Thanksgiving or other holidays is a delicious way to prepare the bird. But to achieve turkey perfection, you need the right amount of oil. Underfilling leads to uneven cooking while overfilling increases the risks of hot oil overflow and fire hazards. So how much oil do you need for a 14 … Read more
After digging them out of a kitchen drawer to help with holiday cooking, many of our turkey basters spend the majority of the year unused and collecting dust. But my hope is that after today’s post, you’ll find yourself reaching for your turkey baster much more frequently! And that’s because today, I’ll be sharing 7 … Read more
AKC is a participant in affiliate advertising programs designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to akc.org. If you purchase a product through this article, we may receive a portion of the sale. Thanksgiving, for most families in the United States, is all about the turkey. Hours … Read more
As Thanksgiving approaches, many home cooks face the familiar question – can I leave my frozen turkey out on the counter overnight to thaw it out before cooking? This tactic may seem convenient but is it safe? Here’s what you need to know about thawing a frozen turkey and whether leaving it out at room … Read more
Every spring the distinct vocalizations of wild turkeys echo through forests and fields across North America. While the male’s famous gobble gets a lot of attention the calls of the female turkey, known as the hen, are equally important. Hens make an array of fascinating sounds that have different meanings and uses. So what does … Read more
Butterball is one of the most popular and recognizable brands of turkey in the United States. With the holiday season coming up, many home cooks are wondering – does Butterball turkey contain actual butter? Despite the name, the simple answer is no. But how did this famous poultry brand get its rich, creamy moniker if … Read more
This Thanksgiving, there’s one tool you need to keep out of the kitchen in order to cook the perfect turkey. Ironically, it’s the pop-up turkey timer. A pop-up turkey timer ― the kind that comes pre-inserted in your store-bought bird ― is probably one of the most unreliable kitchen gadgets of all time. By the … Read more
As Thanksgiving approaches, it’s time to start thinking about how to prepare the star of the show – the turkey! Many people wonder, can you cook a turkey with the neck still inside? In this comprehensive guide, we’ll dive into that question, discuss the pros and cons, and outline proper techniques for cooking a whole … Read more
Around this time of the year, turkey sales take off. All these family holidays call for some delicious holiday meals. While your family may be debating whether to have turkey or ham, there’s another debate to be had once everyone agrees on having turkey. The debate is this; deep-fried vs oven-roasted turkey, which is best? … Read more