A no-mess, no-stress way to cook a whole turkey—in the slow cooker! No basting or brining needed. This slow cooker whole turkey recipe will give you the most tender, juiciest turkey ever! When I was younger, my mom always slow-cooked her Thanksgiving turkey. She would prepare the turkey the day before Thanksgiving and then slow-cook … Read more
Smoking is a delicious way to prepare a whole turkey. All you need is the turkey, seasonings, time, and patience. You also need the right equipment. For me, that is an electric smoker, such as the Masterbuilt Digital Electric Smoker. My first attempt at smoking a whole turkey was an epic fail. I neglected to … Read more
This Spatchcock Smoked Turkey is sure to be the crowning glory of your Thanksgiving dinner. Spatchcocked for more even cooking, and smoked for incredible flavor, you’ve never had a bird quite as good as this! When preparing to cook an entire turkey, it can be daunting to plan for such a long defrost AND cook … Read more
Buying turkey for Thanksgiving dinner is a big choice. Do you want a heritage bird or a classic grocery store bird-in-a-bag? Fresh or frozen? Whole or parts? And, arguably the most important consideration of all: Just how much turkey per person do you need? To calculate how big your Thanksgiving turkey should be, you’ve got … Read more
Cooking a perfect turkey breast that’s juicy and tender can seem daunting, but it’s easier than you think if you follow some simple guidelines. The most important factor is knowing how long to cook the turkey breast per pound. Follow this timing and temperature guide to get mouthwateringly moist turkey every time. How Many Minutes … Read more
The Ownership History of Butterball Turkey Brand For over 60 years, Butterball has been one of the most recognized and popular turkey brands for American households during the holidays. But who actually owns and operates this famous poultry producer? The ownership of Butterball turkey has changed hands multiple times between large corporations over the decades. … Read more
These Oven Baked Turkey Wings are so full of flavor, easy to put together, and way less complicated than roasting a whole turkey for Thanksgiving! Only 10 minutes of prep time are required to make this tasty turkey dinner! We love easy turkey recipes like baked turkey drumsticks and baked turkey breast! If roasting a … Read more
There is much debate about the safety of giving dogs ‘real’ bones like those from a turkey. While bone-shaped biscuits may be a household staple for your best friend, we did some research as to the benefits and risks of feeding your pup a turkey bone. Here’s what you need to know before you throw … Read more
Fan mounting is a great way to preserve the memories you made this season and, unlike big Moose and Deer mounts, can look subtle enough to get the approval of even the non-hunters in your family. These mounts can be created using just a hand full of common household materials and do not require any … Read more
Determining the weight of your turkey is an important part of preparing for a delicious Thanksgiving meal. The size of the bird will impact cooking time amount of seasoning needed and how many people it will serve. While pre-packaged turkeys from the grocery store often have the weight printed on the label, weighing a fresh … Read more