Brining a turkey before roasting is a great way to help ensure a juicy, flavorful bird. The salt in the brine seasons the meat and helps it retain moisture But once the turkey is brined, do you need to do anything else to add flavor? Should you rub the turkey after brining? The short answer … Read more
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Thanksgiving is right around the corner, which means it’s time to start planning the big meal. For many families the centerpiece of Thanksgiving dinner is a beautifully roasted turkey. But finding the right turkey can be tricky – you want something that’s convenient delicious, and affordable. This year, consider getting your holiday bird from Aldi. … Read more
Turkey hunting is a popular pastime in North America, with over 200,000 wild turkeys harvested each spring. For many hunters, preserving their trophy tom through taxidermy is the ultimate way to commemorate a successful hunt. But high-quality turkey mounts don’t come cheap – so how much should you expect to pay? The cost of a … Read more
My time-tested secrets will help you cook a perfect turkey in an electric roaster with a beautiful golden skin and juicy, tender meat every time! With all the shopping, prep work, dishes, and cooking at Thanksgiving, this festive holiday can feel a bit daunting. Over the last decade of hosting our family’s Thanksgiving, I’ve picked … Read more
Cook the most tender, moist, and incredibly flavorful Instant Pot whole turkey with perfectly crisp skin in under 2 hours using the Instant Pot Duo Crisp, Mealthy CrispLid or Ninja Foodi. Weve used just about every method there is to cook turkey. Weve fried, spatchcocked, dry-brined and wet-brined our turkey. While they were good, they … Read more
Are you tired of serving dry turkey breasts? Fortunately, it can be avoided and we are here to show you how. Turkey breast meat is thick yet super lean (minimal fat). Due to the thickness, turkey breasts typically need about two hours to cook all the way through. If you cooked fatty meat for that … Read more
Turkey thighs are a delicious, flavorful, and easy to cook cut of meat Whether you’re roasting them for Thanksgiving dinner or grilling them on the barbecue in the summer, getting the temperature just right is key to perfectly cooked turkey thighs But what exactly is the ideal internal temperature for turkey thighs to reach when … Read more
Smoking a turkey on the Traeger is perfect for any time of the year, but it can save much needed space in your oven at the holidays. This recipe turns out perfectly each and every time. No brine, just a buttery herbed rub that yields a juicy flavorful turkey in about 3-4 hours. Using a … Read more
Once you own a pellet grill you look forward to smoking meat year-round and showing off all that juicy and delicious meat candy to all your family and friends–but during the holiday season, the stakes couldn’t be higher. With everyone counting on you to create a perfectly seasoned and smoked turkey, anxiety can set in … Read more