Roasting a turkey can be an intimidating process, especially if you’re tackling it for the first time With such a large bird and long cook times, it’s understandable to have questions about the best techniques One common area of confusion is whether or not to cover the turkey in foil while it roasts. Here’s a … Read more
I prefer the leg and thigh meat of a turkey to the breast, except for sandwiches. I do enjoy leftover roasted and thinly sliced turkey breast piled high on toasted bread with lettuce, tomato, and mayonnaise. When it comes to eating turkey as the main event of a meal, dark meat has more flavor and … Read more
Bubba turkey burgers are a lean, protein-packed alternative to traditional beef burgers. But figuring out how long to cook them can be tricky – overcooking leaves them dry and rubbery, while undercooking poses safety risks. So what’s the secret to cooked-to-perfection Bubba turkey burgers? Read on for a complete guide. Why Choose Bubba Turkey Burgers? … Read more
Cooking the perfect Thanksgiving turkey can be intimidating. Many home cooks worry about ending up with an undercooked or dried out bird. Using an oven bag is a foolproof way to get a juicy, tender turkey with minimal effort. But does using an oven bag really cook the turkey faster? Let’s take a closer look. … Read more
Most Americans who celebrate Thanksgiving—about 9 in 10, according to a 2021 poll—eat turkey with their holiday meal, perhaps alongside other favorite dishes such as mashed potatoes, green bean casserole and pumpkin pie. But if you’ve ever wondered why so many of us eat turkey on Thanksgiving, the answer is a bit more complicated than … Read more
When it comes to Thanksgiving dinner, the turkey is the star of the show. While most people are familiar with the traditional parts of the turkey, such as the breast and the drumsticks, there are other parts of the bird that are less well-known. One such part is the turkey gizzard. If youve ever wondered … Read more
Every year, for the past 16 years, we’ve deep-fried a turkey for Thanksgiving. It took a near-accident around year 2 for us to realize that there must be a better way than to dangerously heat up 6 gallons of cooking oil on my front porch! Cooking a perfect turkey can be intimidating, but using an … Read more
It’s the holidays, and you’ve got a turkey all ready to cook up for the big dinner But when you take it out of the fridge or freezer to start prepping, you notice it looks a little..off. Uh oh. Could your turkey have gone bad? Knowing how to tell if your turkey is spoiled is … 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
Turkey tenderloins are a delicious and versatile cut of meat that comes from the breast of the turkey. Though they may not be as widely known or used as cuts like turkey breasts or thighs, tenderloins have a lot to offer in terms of flavor, ease of cooking, and nutrition. Keep reading to learn all … Read more