Turkey Recipes

Every year on Thanksgiving, a few well-meaning friends wish me a “happy turkey day.” And while I’m happy to receive their thoughtful messages, hearing the term “turkey day” is like a little knife twist in my food-loving soul. Advertisement How about “pumpkin pie day?” Or “eat-6-pounds-of-carbs-and-pass-out-on-the-living-room-floor day?” Even “get-into-a-drunken-fight-with-your-Trump-loving-uncle day” would make more sense, because, … Read more

Turkey hunting in the spring often means dealing with windy conditions. Heavy winds can make it difficult to hear gobbles disrupt normal turkey behavior and expose you to their sharp eyes. At what point is it too windy to effectively hunt turkeys? This article examines how wind impacts turkeys and your hunt to help you … Read more

“Say, whats this plastic thing holding the legs together on our turkey? Wont it melt if we put it in the oven?” asks a confused cook. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has the answer to this and other food safety questions about meat and poultry. “Its a hock lock,” answers the technical information specialist … Read more

Robertson’s smoked turkey and turkey breast are fully cooked, but here is how to get the best flavor. Whole Turkeys are Cured with: Water, Salt, Sugar, Sodium Phosphates, Flavoring, Monosodium Glutamate, Sodium Erythorbate, Sodium Nitrite. Turkey Breast ingredients: Turkey Breast, Water, Salt, Sugar, Spices, Sodium Phosphates, Garlic Powder, Sodium Erythorbate, Sodium Nitrite. As Thanksgiving approaches, … Read more

The turkey is a large bird native to North America that’s hunted in the wild and raised on farms. Its meat is highly nutritious and a popular protein source consumed around the world. Turkey is rich in nutrients. Two thick slices (84 grams) of turkey contain (1): The nutrients in turkey depend on the cut. … Read more

Asking Google “how-to freeze turkey” this holiday season? Katie Workman, the creator behind The Mom 100, created a guide to prepping your extra turkey for the freezer. Use it over the holidays or any time of year when turkey is on the menu and leftovers are on the to-do list. For those who love cooking … Read more

Some mushrooms are highly sought-after for their use in cooking. Others get used for their medicinal benefits. Turkey tail mushrooms fall into the second category. They contain a number of beneficial compounds that make them worth consuming. The problem is that you can’t simply eat turkey tail mushrooms like portobellos or oyster mushrooms. Their thick … Read more

Turkey is not classified as small game in Tennessee. Instead, it is considered big game along with animals like deer, elk, and bear. However, there are some similarities and overlap between turkey hunting regulations and small game regulations in Tennessee. Turkey as Big Game The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency (TWRA) clearly defines turkey as big … Read more

On Food52, we’ve dedicated a contest and many, many posts to tips on how to let all those Thanksgiving leftovers live their best lives—because eating leftover Thanksgiving turkey for an entire week straight can wear down even the most avid of poultry fans. But we also turned to James Briscione, the former Director of Culinary … Read more

Outside of politics, debating the merits of brining a turkey might be the most controversial topic around your Thanksgiving table. Ive tried both ways in Thanksgivings past: oven-roasted turkey after brining and oven-roasted turkey without brining. I cant point to one years bird being superior to anothers, but thats probably because I do not shy … Read more