Pickle juice brined turkey is a unique and delicious way to prepare your holiday bird. The brining process infuses the turkey with tangy salty flavor while also keeping it incredibly moist and juicy. While it may sound unconventional once you try pickle juice brined turkey, you may never go back to plain old roasted turkey … Read more
As we gear up for another delicious Thanksgiving feast, there’s one sight that can cause panic – those black spots surfacing on the turkey skin. While your first reaction may be to panic, there are a few things to know about these spots that can help put your mind at ease. What Causes These Black … Read more
I love Thanksgiving and how it gives us a day together as a family to pause and reflect on all the things we’re thankful for each year. In fact, it’s not long into the Fall before I start thinking about Thanksgiving and start working on my meal plan for the big day. I don’t start … Read more
As Thanksgiving approaches turkeys are on a lot of people’s minds. Turkeys have become synonymous with Thanksgiving ever since the Pilgrims and Native Americans supposedly shared wild turkey at the first Thanksgiving feast. These days 46 million turkeys are eaten on Thanksgiving in the United States each year! Even though turkeys are traditionally what’s for … Read more
Overstocked on cold cuts and wondering, can you freeze lunch meat? Yes! You can stash deli meat in the freezer to extend its shelf life. Deli meat, also known as lunch meat, has a notoriously short shelf life—from savory to slimy in a handful of days. Yet while most home cooks are comfortable freezing chicken … Read more
Fried turkey is a delicious, juicy, and flavorful alternative to oven-roasted turkey While deep frying turkey may seem daunting, using a purpose-built appliance like the Camp Chef Turkey Fryer makes the process safe, easy, and fun In this comprehensive guide, we’ll walk through everything you need to know to cook a perfect fried turkey with … Read more
Perfectly roasted turkey with red wine gravy made with pan drippings. A fool-proof, easy recipe for roasted turkey with a sauce that will impress the guests! This turkey with red wine makes the perfect Thanksgiving or Christmas turkey dish. Moist, flavorful meat, crispy skin, and rich, smooth gravy make things perfect. If you would like … Read more
These Teriyaki Turkey Rice Bowls are made with healthy ground turkey and veggies in a sweet teriyaki sauce served over white or brown rice. We love quick and easy Asian inspired recipes, and have quite a few here on the site! Our favorites are included in our monthly dinner rotation, like Egg Fried Rice and … Read more
Cooking the Thanksgiving turkey can be intimidating, especially when determining the right cook time With a brined turkey, you want moist, tender meat without over or undercooking The cooking time generally ranges from 13 to 15 minutes per pound. But there are some factors that impact timing. Here’s how to determine the optimal roasting time … Read more
With only 10 minutes of prep, these turkey and cheese roll ups are the easiest party appetizer or packed lunch recipe. A fun way to switch up your everyday sandwich! Im all about easy lunches, because who has time to whip together something complicated in the middle of the day? And while Im lucky enough … Read more