Smothered turkey wings make for such a savory delicious main dish. With their crispy skin and tender meat soaked in a rich flavorful gravy, they are an absolute comfort food favorite. But what are the best side dishes to serve alongside these succulent wings? I did some research and tested out a variety of options … Read more
Brining a turkey can help to ensure tender, juicy meat that is full of flavor. But have you ever wondered what is better – unbrined, dry brined, or salt water brined turkey? We did a side-by-side comparison. Read on for the results. For years, I used a salt water brine to prepare my turkey for … Read more
Cooking a juicy and delicious 7lb turkey breast may seem intimidating, but it doesn’t have to be with this complete guide. Whether you’re preparing Thanksgiving dinner or just want to enjoy tender, savory turkey meat, learning how long to cook a 7lb turkey breast is key. Overview of Cooking a 7lb Turkey Breast A 7lb … Read more
Homemade Poultry Seasoning is an easy homemade herb-based spice blend that transforms your regular chicken or turkey into extraordinary. Simply flavorful, customizable, and forgiving seasoning that you can add to almost anything! If you’ve been following my blog for a while, you know I’m a fan of homemade seasonings. That’s because you know exactly what’s … Read more
Turkeys are fascinating birds with unique traits, including the ability to change the colour of their heads to convey emotions and exceptional vision. They also have some distinctive features like snoods, wattles, and caruncles… what are those? Read on to find out! As the centerpiece of many Thanksgiving feasts, the turkey holds an esteemed place … Read more
These Air Fryer Turkey Burgers are so flavorful and simple to make. You can even make them up ahead of time and freeze them for later! I like to make up a batch or two and freeze them before cooking to have a quick and healthy turkey burger that I can put on a salad … Read more
Air frying turkey breast is a great way to enjoy juicy, tender turkey with crispy skin, without needing to turn on the oven. But how long should you cook a turkey breast in an air fryer to get perfect results? In this article, I’ll share tips on air fryer turkey breast cooking times so your … Read more
You probably have lunch meat in your refrigerator right now. Its a household staple for a reason. Cold cuts are tools of convenience, the key to following a delicious club sandwich recipe or Italian sub recipe. Many of us eat cold cuts on an almost daily basis. Unfortunately, deli meat is also one of the … Read more
Smoking a turkey to perfection and then giving it a crispy deep fried finish sounds amazing in theory. But is it actually safe and recommended to deep fry an already smoked turkey? What steps should you take to pull this off? After deep frying my fair share of smoked birds, I’ve learned the ins and … Read more
In my experience, turkey eggs are some of the easiest poultry to hatch–even if youre a beginner. In this article, Im going to walk you step-by-step through the method Ive used to repeatedly achieve 100% hatch rates, using small tabletop incubators. Photo Credit: Salt in My Coffee. Ive been hearing from a lot of fellow … Read more