For many home cooks, dealing with the entire turkey after Thanksgiving or Christmas dinner can be daunting. Once the breast meat, legs and wings are gone, you’re often left with a pile of bony backs. But don’t toss those turkey backs just yet! They contain a treasure trove of flavor waiting to be unlocked. In … Read more
The keel bone is an important yet often overlooked part of a turkey’s anatomy. This slender, spear-shaped bone runs down the center of a turkey’s breastbone, providing structure and support. While easy to spot on a whole turkey, locating the keel bone on breast meat and other turkey parts takes some knowledge and skill. What … Read more
Mayonnaise is a very polarizing food ― you either love it or you hate it. Some people happily slather it on their sandwiches while others are so repulsed by it they went as far as to create a Facebook group called “I hate Mayonnaise.” And this isn’t just about sandwiches. Many cooks swap out the … Read more
Want to maximize your crispy turkey skin, have the most evenly cooked white and dark meat possible, or roast your turkey in a fraction of the time? Spatchcock Turkey is the way! Spatchcocking is a method of preparing a turkey by removing its backbone and spreading it flat for cooking. Also called “butterflying,” spatchcocking is … Read more
Traeger Smoked Spatchcock Turkey is a delicious and easy way to cook a turkey that is as juicy as it is tender. Cutting the bird in this way before you cook it ensures that the thighs and breasts cook evenly. Spatchcock Turkey is the best turkey! Get used to evenly cooked, moist, juicy, and delicious … Read more
The star of many holiday feasts, a beautifully roasted turkey can feel like a make-or-break for hosts. With all eyes on the bird as it makes its dramatic entrance to the table, you want to make sure it’s as moist, flavorful and impressive as possible. But is taking the extra step to brine your turkey … Read more
If you’re just cooking a turkey breast for Thanksgiving, or if your turkey didn’t provide you with any drippings, you need to know how to make the best turkey gravy without drippings! Doctor up your Thanksgiving turkey tenderloin or boneless turkey breast with the best turkey gravy without drippings! *If you’re using regular table salt, … Read more
This deep fried turkey is brined in a mixture of herbs and citrus, then fried to golden brown perfection. Fried turkey is crispy on the outside, and juicy and tender on the inside. The best way to prepare your holiday meal when you’re short on oven space! Looking for something a little different to serve … Read more
By this point, unless you live under a rock or are transitioning from being a vegetarian to become a carnivore, you likely know that meat is a great source of protein. However, you may not know what meat has the most protein. This can be especially important information if you are into health and fitness … Read more
The turkey is a large bird native to North America that’s hunted in the wild and raised on farms. Its meat is highly nutritious and a popular protein source consumed around the world. Turkey is rich in nutrients. Two thick slices (84 grams) of turkey contain (1): The nutrients in turkey depend on the cut. … Read more