The turkey is the star of the show on Thanksgiving Day, golden and juicy. But it can also be problematic. It takes up space in the oven, for one thing. Doesn’t that bird know you have green bean casserole, sweet potatoes, and rolls waiting in line? Plus it is often overcooked, and half the skin—which … Read more
THIS IS IT! The best Thanksgiving Turkey recipe. I’ve been roasting turkey for more than 15 years. This post combines the best of my learnings so you can master how to cook a turkey in the oven to be moist, succulent, and the star of your feast. It’s 100% doable and easier than you think! … Read more
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice. Turkey Hill Orange Tea is a delicious and refreshing iced tea that has become quite popular in recent years. If you’re looking to get your … Read more
Note: This recipe was developed using the Char-Broil Big Easy Oil-Less Fryer. If you are cooking using the Char-Broil Smoker-Roaster Grill you should cook with the lid open and the temperature set to High. You might also need to adjust the cooking time. I’ve roasted a ton of turkeys in my Char-Broil Big Easy. It’s … Read more
An Easy Turkey Broth recipe made from the scraps of a turkey carcass and water! Make homemade turkey stock in the crockpot or instant pot ! Use the turkey stock to make soup or freeze it for later. This delicious turkey bone broth is so easy and cozy! This post contains affiliate links. As an … Read more
Cooking a juicy, flavorful turkey is one of the highlights of Thanksgiving or any special gathering. But keeping it piping hot and moist after cooking can be tricky. You want to avoid serving dried out cold turkey while also adhering to food safety guidelines. In this comprehensive guide, we’ll explore the best practices for keeping … Read more
Despite owning several smokers, when it comes time to cook the turkey, I find I almost always end up firing up my pellet grill. Smoking a turkey on the pellet grill is the easiest way to get a perfectly cooked bird with crispy skin and a subtle smoky flavor. It’s also a great way to … Read more
As someone who camps, kayaks, and skis all the time, I have an almost unhealthy obsession with finding the perfect everyday carry knife that can do anything I need it to in any situation. While it continues to elude me, around Thanksgiving my search turns to a different kind of blade: an everyday accessible meat-carving … Read more
Smoking a turkey breast is a fantastic way to add delicious flavor and juiciness to this lean cut of meat. When done right, smoked turkey breast is tender, moist and packed with wood smoke flavor The key to perfect smoked turkey breast is maintaining the right smoker temperature throughout the cooking process This ensures the … Read more
I brine a Thanksgiving turkey every year because its the right thing to do. Brining involves soaking a turkey in a very salty solution for a certain length of time, long enough for the salt to infiltrate the turkey and actually alter the molecular structure of the meat. It doesnt turn it into a salty … Read more