Free up the oven and smoked a turkey on the grill! Everything you need to know about smoking a turkey plus a savory smoked turkey rub recipe. You may also love my grandma’s turkey stuffing. This summer we received a Traeger wood pellet grill and we’ve been LOVING smoking every kind of meat, especially our … Read more
Smoked turkey delivers incredible flavor in a convenient, fully cooked form. But where can you find high-quality smoked turkeys to serve this holiday season or anytime? Here are the best places to buy smoked turkey online and in stores. Online Retailers for Smoked Turkey Ordering smoked turkey online allows you to get delicious pre-cooked birds … Read more
[dam-video dam-id=”30039″] Looking to cook the frozen turkey in a way that it turns out tender on the inside and crispy on the outside? The Taste of Home Test Kitchen has discovered the secret to a perfectly cooked bird: spatchcocking. When it comes to cooking the star of your holiday table, many home cooks wonder … Read more
Making a turkey out of balloons is a fun and creative craft project for the fall and Thanksgiving season. With just a few simple materials like balloons, string, and construction paper, you can easily make an adorable balloon turkey that looks great displayed as a decoration or given as a handmade gift. Supplies You’ll Need … Read more
Smoked turkey brine will add moisture, tenderness, and amazing fall flavors of apples, fresh herbs, and spices to your turkey! This turkey brine recipe is so amazing, it will likely become a regular for all your holiday gatherings. Brining is a popular technique used by many cooks to help ensure a moist flavorful turkey. But … Read more
For those familiar with the large impressive Wild Turkey, seeing one of their nests for the first time can come as a bit of a surprise. Given their size, one might expect turkeys to construct an equally sizable nest. However, that is not the case. Wild Turkey nests are quite minimalistic – just simple shallow … Read more
Deep-frying a Thanksgiving turkey has been a popular Southern tradition for decades and has gained widespread popularity in recent years – and if you’ve ever had a deep-fried turkey, it’s no surprise. The crispy, golden-brown skin combined with the savory, moist meat makes a Thanksgiving Day meal you won’t soon forget. However, if not done … Read more
This smoked turkey recipe is the perfect turkey to serve on Thanksgiving or other special occasions. The turkey is delicious and tender, and the whole bird tastes like it came from an upscale restaurant. I can guarantee this smoked turkey will take your holiday meal to the next level! Nothing beats a home-cooked turkey on … Read more
As Thanksgiving approaches, you may find yourself wondering – what exactly might a turkey say to a farmer as the holiday nears? Let’s explore some humorous imagined turkey-farmer conversations through jokes and funny interpretations. Common Turkey Expressions While turkeys don’t actually talk here are some gobble-based phrases they might direct at farmers “Don’t ax for … Read more
Making homemade Turkey Stock is an easy way to extend delicious holiday leftovers. Use it for turkey soup or freeze it for later! Post holiday leftovers are always a beloved way to extend the celebrating just a little bit longer. A fabulous and EASY way to do this when turkey has been served is to … Read more