This recipe for how to make a Brined & Smoked Turkey makes the juiciest, most succulent smoked turkey ever! Brining your bird helps it stay extra moist, while the applewood smoke creates the most flavorful Thanksgiving turkey you will ever try! Smoking a brined turkey is a fantastic way to infuse delicious smoky flavor while … Read more
Our no antibiotics ever turkey links are so good, you’ll gobble them right up. And you can feel good about every bite. Made with hormone-free turkey, they have no sugar, no MSG, no nitrates and are Certified Gluten-Free. Plus, each three link serving delivers 10 grams of protein and just 4.5 grams of fat. They’re … Read more
The sell by date on turkey can be confusing. While it provides a recommended deadline for stores to sell turkey by, it doesn’t actually indicate when the turkey will go bad. With proper storage, turkey can safely be eaten for a period of time after the sell by date. But how long exactly is turkey … Read more
Canned and preserved foods have been around for centuries, allowing foods to be kept for long periods of time without spoiling. While canned foods like soups, vegetables, and fruits are commonplace today, there have been some more unusual canned food products throughout history – including entire Thanksgiving or Christmas dinners packed neatly into a can! … Read more
I brine a Thanksgiving turkey every year because its the right thing to do. Brining involves soaking a turkey in a very salty solution for a certain length of time, long enough for the salt to infiltrate the turkey and actually alter the molecular structure of the meat. It doesnt turn it into a salty … Read more
This smoked turkey recipe is exceptionally juicy with incredibly flavorful skin. It is brined overnight and seasoned with a delicious turkey seasoning. Then, it’s smoked and basted the day of for about 6 hours. Smoking a turkey is a fantastic way to infuse it with deep, smoky flavors But should you take the extra step … Read more
Here’s an important Thanksgiving food safety tip that will surprise many: USDA doesn’t recommend stuffing a whole turkey. The practice increases the risk of cross-contamination and takes the turkey longer to cook. Cook stuffing separately instead. For more Thanksgiving tips, check out our fact sheet. Read our latest USDA study on safe food handling. For … Read more
This year for Thanksgiving, try my Turkey Roulade with Sausage Stuffing! Roasting a whole turkey can be quite daunting, so I always prefer to make something smaller like this one. It takes just 1 hour or less to cook in the oven, and it’s also make-ahead friendly. You can assemble it the night before and … Read more
Trying to keep your blood sugar in check? Limit or steer clear of these 10 foods to stay healthy and avoid complications. Turkey sausage is often marketed as a healthier alternative to pork sausage. With its leaner protein and lower fat content, turkey sausage may seem like an ideal choice for people with diabetes. However, … Read more
When I reminisce of smothered turkey wings, 4 words come to mind… childhood, comfort food, family, and Sundays. Today, I found myself wandering down memory lane and felt compelled to share this classic recipe hoping it might find its way to your kitchen table. If youre anything like me and prefer the simplicity of cooking … Read more