The Mysterious Disappearance of Festive Turkey Loaf: Tracing the Fate of a Beloved Holiday Staple

The holidays just aren’t the same without that familiar festive turkey loaf gracing the table. For decades, this oven-ready log of tasty turkey was a staple at gatherings across America. But recently, eagle-eyed shoppers have noticed that this iconic holiday dish seems to have vanished from grocery store shelves. What exactly happened to festive turkey … Read more

The Revolutionary New York Times Spatchcock Turkey Recipe

Some recipes for mayo-roasted turkey promise extra-juicy results with minimal effort. This one does no such thing. The mayonnaise won’t help the turkey stay juicy: Only salting and resting (a light curing process known colloquially as dry-brining) and carefully monitoring its internal temperature as it roasts will. The mayonnaise will, however, produce a turkey with … Read more

Is Cherry Wood Good For Smoking Turkey?

Smoking is an excellent way to impart some serious flavor into the meat and an excellent cooking technique to cook a large bird like a turkey without drying it out. Of course, the first choice you need to make when smoking a turkey is the kind of turkey you plan to use. However, coming in … Read more

What Time to Get in the Woods for Turkey Hunting: Tips for Timing Your Setup

Almost all hunters lean toward sitting on openings and other areas with solid sight lines. Whitetail hunters do this. Western hunters do, too, as they inevitably gravitate toward meadows and high-country basins with prime views. It’s in our nature to seek out spots that provide visibility, which is definitely the case for spring turkey hunters. … Read more