Wild Turkeys are enormous, fat birds with long legs, broad, rounded tails, and a small head on a narrow neck. Turkeys are dark entirely with a bronze-green iridescence to the most maximum of their plumage. Their wings are dark, strongly barred with white color. Their tail and rump feathers are significantly tipped with white or … Read more
Deconstructing or cutting up a raw turkey into pieces is shown here, step by step. This is how to break down a whole turkey so you can cook each piece separately. We shared our popular sheet pan turkey a few years ago but didn’t give a really detailed explanation of how we cut it up. … Read more
Turkey is a delicious and healthy meat that many people look forward to cooking and eating during the holidays. However, like any type of poultry, turkey is perishable and can spoil if not stored properly. Eating spoiled turkey can cause foodborne illness, so it’s important to know how to determine if your turkey has gone … Read more
Stuffing a turkey is a beloved Thanksgiving tradition that infuses the bird with delicious flavor However, it can seem daunting for first-time turkey stuffers Have no fear – with proper technique and safety precautions, stuffing a turkey is easy. This comprehensive guide breaks down the process into simple, foolproof steps. Why Stuff a Turkey? Stuffing … Read more
One of the best turkeys I’ve ever had was prepared by my sister. It was Thanksgiving dinner circa 2007, and it was her turn to host that year. I put the dreaded turkey onto my plate, knowing in my heart it was going to be as dry as my uncle’s jokes. I took a bite, … Read more
Turkey can often end up dry and bland, but it doesn’t have to be that way Infusing flavorful herbs into the meat is an easy way to make your holiday turkey extra delicious I’ve tried a number of different herb combinations over the years and have narrowed it down to my top picks for getting … Read more
This Turkey Gravy is made with rich, glorious turkey pan drippings and is the star of Thanksgiving dinner. It is our Mom’s tried and true recipe and what keeps the family coming home for Sunday dinner. Perfectly creamy and flavorful every time! If you know our mom, you know she makes a traditional Sunday dinner. … Read more
When it comes to seasoning turkey tenderloins, you can go in a few different directions. The two methods I like are made by using a simple seasoning mixture and using a simple marinade. The first one, coating them with a thin layer of seasoning, is the method I used in my Roasted Turkey Tenderloin recipe. … Read more
The Turkey Testicle Festival is the biggest social event in this stretch of Sierra foothills. Its only competition is the yearly rodeo just down the road or the American Legion Hall dances. “And they don’t really come close,” said Mike Collins, who went to Dunlap’s first turkey party the year he came home after serving … Read more
Is it really Thanksgiving if you don’t wind up with leftovers? For many of us, that too much is just enough, because the actual best parts of the holiday are the meals that follow the original turkey feast. I’ll be honest and admit that I look forward to my Thanksgiving leftovers sandwich more than the … Read more