Spatchcocking, also known as butterflying, is a great way to cook a whole turkey quickly and evenly By removing the backbone and flattening the bird, it cooks much faster than a traditional whole turkey. But once it’s cooked, you still need to know how to properly carve it! Carving a spatchcock turkey isn’t too difficult, … Read more
Deep Fried Turkey – if you haven’t had it, I promise you are missing out on a juicy and well-flavored turkey. It isn’t only people in Texas, home of the fried food exhibit in their State Fair, that enjoy this. You can deep fry a turkey at home. I use my Masterbuilt 23011114 Butterball Indoor … Read more
This comprehensive guide and easy kitchen tips will help you lean how to freeze gravy so your leftovers dont go to waste! Ever wonder if its okay to freeze gravy? Its not a dumb question, in fact people ask Google thousands of times a day, “How to freeze gravy?” This topic is especially popular after … Read more
Do you want to start cooking ground turkey but you’re not sure how to season it? Let’s dive into two simple, delicious seasoning blends you can use for all of your ground turkey needs- and added bonus, you probably have all of these spices in your spice rack already! Turkey meat often gets a bad … Read more
Cooking up a 25 pound turkey for your holiday feast? If starting with a frozen bird, proper thawing and roasting times are key to turning out a tender, juicy turkey Follow this guide for tips on safely thawing, prep, roast times, and determining doneness when cooking a large 25 lb frozen turkey. Thawing a Large … Read more
As Thanksgiving approaches many home cooks realize they have a frozen turkey in their freezer that needs to be thawed and prepared for the big feast. But there’s not always enough time for proper thawing. Could you shortcut the process by thawing the frozen bird in a brine? An Overview of Brining Turkeys Brining is … Read more
To some, turkey is a succulent holiday centerpiece. To others, it’s a vehicle for gravy. But turkey can be great (delicious even) if you know how to cook a turkey properly so that it hits the ideal internal temperature without going over. Whether you’re a longtime Thanksgiving pro feeling bogged down by the year’s newest … Read more
Grilling turkey wings is a fantastic way to add depth of flavor and juiciness to this often underutilized cut of meat. When done right, grilled turkey wings come out tender on the inside with a perfect char on the outside. If you’ve never grilled turkey wings before, don’t worry – this comprehensive guide will teach … Read more
Thanksgiving Day is coming up fast, but let’s face it: Hosting Thanksgiving dinner is no easy feat. From knowing when to start thawing a turkey to how much turkey to make and the perennial question of will I have enough food for my guests, there’s a lot of pressure to make this delicious holiday perfect. … Read more
An estimated 117,680 hunters participated in Tennessee’s 2023 spring turkey hunting season, according to the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency. For hunters seeking the challenge of bagging a wild turkey Tennessee offers ample opportunities throughout state-wide spring and fall turkey seasons. Here’s a complete guide to when turkey season occurs in the state plus key dates … Read more