Did you notice Jacques Pepin’s recipe for Steamed and Roasted Turkey in the New York Times on November 12, 2012? It caught my eye, and then I was excited to learn that my nephew was going to try it for our family’s Thanksgiving dinner. The turkey was excellent, with a crispy skin and breast meat … Read more
Whole turkey with oranges and rosemary is seriously delicious. This is a super easy turkey recipe where the flavors blend magically, giving you a delicious, impressive turkey without any hassle. As Thanksgiving approaches, home cooks everywhere are gearing up to prepare the star of the Thanksgiving meal – the turkey! While there are many ways … Read more
I decided this year to order the biggest bird I could find. It made sense. The local farmer I was purchasing from offered all free-range turkeys over 18 pounds at a flat rate. I told him I would take one of their biggest, and on delivery day, the hugest turkey I’d ever seen showed up … Read more
Baking a half turkey breast is an easy way to enjoy delicious and moist turkey meat without having to roast a whole bird. A half breast is the perfect amount for a small gathering or to have tasty turkey leftovers without lots of waste. With just a few simple steps, you can have tender, juicy … Read more
By doing everything wrong over the years, I’ve found the best way to cook a turkey is to toss out everything you may have heard about the “right” things to do. High heat, upside down, no basting. These are the step by step secrets to the best turkey you’ll ever eat whether you like white … Read more
This smoked turkey recipe is a whole turkey that’s coated in homemade spice rub then slow smoked to tender and juicy perfection. A super easy and impressive holiday main course that won’t take up any oven space! Looking for something a little different than your standard roasted turkey? This smoked turkey is a unique and … Read more
The very first time that I smoked anything, it was a disaster. I had no idea how to control temperature and didnt know what to do when the meats temperature stalled out. So, there I sat, fiddling with the vents on my Apollo® Smoker, adding charcoal, and freaking out while my family sat watching impatiently … Read more
As a Trader Joe’s fanatic, I’m always on the hunt for their latest and greatest products. And one item that’s a staple in my shopping cart is their turkey jerky. Trader Joe’s makes some of the best turkey jerky around – it’s flavorful, tender, and surprisingly addicting. In this comprehensive guide, I’ll walk you through … Read more
Eating raw turkey is generally not recommended While some cultures around the world do consume raw meat, raw turkey poses some serious health risks that need careful consideration This article takes an in-depth look at the dangers of eating raw turkey, provides tips for safely cooking turkey, and gives some alternative options for enjoying turkey … Read more
Cooking a turkey upside down sounds like something from the flipped world in Stranger Things, but it’s actually a popular method for Thanksgiving dinner. The idea is that by roasting your bird breast side down, it’s further away from the heat source and the juices from the dark meat can trickle down to the white … Read more