This time of year, the hottest bird in the culinary world is the heritage turkey (sorry, squab). So what exactly is it, where can you find one, and how do you cook it? We asked chef Nate Anda of Red Apron Butchery, who sources and prepares local heritage turkeys (au naturale and brined) every Thanksgiving … 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
Smoking a whole turkey for Thanksgiving is a long-standing tradition in my family! This whole smoked turkey recipe is way easier and quicker than you might think. What’s Thanksgiving without a turkey? Cooking a turkey for Thanksgiving is an American tradition. But, when I married into my husband’s family, I was surprised that they made … Read more
Step into the flavorful world of Copeland’s Cajun-inspired deep-fried turkey, a delicious twist on a Southern classic. Forget the traditional oven-roasted bird; our method cuts cooking time and delivers a turkey that’s crispy on the outside and juicy on the inside. Our turkey promises a feast like no other, infused with a unique blend of … Read more
If turkey’s the only thing you cook in your turkey fryer, you’re missing out. We get it. A turkey fryer is a serious investment, and nobody wants to spend $200 on a large contraption that will be used only once a year. Fortunately, you can use your turkey fryer for a whole lot more than … Read more
No matter how often you host Thanksgiving, one big question remains the same: Exactly how much turkey do I need to make? Turkey size is important since it will determine how big of a helping each guest gets—not to mention how much will be left for Thanksgiving leftovers. Once you know the exact number of … Read more
If you ask us, leftover turkey recipes are the true heart of the Thanksgiving holiday. That’s why, even for a small gathering, you’ll usually catch us cooking a whole turkey—not just for the day-of feast, but for the next-day turkey gumbo, turkey enchiladas, or even crisp turkey salads. Leftover turkey keeps well for at least … Read more
These baked turkey wings have a perfectly seasoned and crispy skin that covers the juiciest and most moist meat. Minimal prep is needed, it’s SO delicious. If you think of turkey, you often think of it whole roasted or just the turkey breast, but have you ever tried cooking certain cuts? Especially the turkey wings? … Read more
I’m always on the lookout for cozy family-friendly recipes in the winter. I’m also on the lookout for sales. My local Aldi had 2-pound packages of ground turkey on sale recently. I decided to try Tom Colicchio’s Dairy-Free Meatloaf recipe from our archives. Even with turkey instead of ground beef, the meatloaf was full of … 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