Ground turkey is a versatile protein that is often used as a healthy alternative to ground beef in a variety of dishes from burgers to tacos to chili. However you use ground turkey, it is important to understand how to store it safely so you can have it available when you need it. Ground turkey … Read more
Planning a smaller Thanksgiving dinner or intimate holiday feast? You’ll want to skip the massive 18-20 pound turkey and opt for a smaller bird But where can you find a high quality small turkey between 6-12 pounds? Here are the best sources for petite turkeys perfect for feeding just a few people Specialty Turkey Brands … Read more
This Thanksgiving, I’m sharing my favorite go-to turkey recipe, Smoked Turkey Legs. Instead of frying a whole bird in my own backyard, this easy giant turkey leg recipe comes together in my smoker. A sweet and salty overnight brine ensures the giant turkey legs stay moist and delicious throughout the cooking process. The best part … Read more
Turkey is a lean and tasty protein that can be enjoyed in everything from sandwiches to stir-fries. However, like any meat, turkey is perishable and can go bad if not stored and handled properly. Eating spoiled turkey can cause unpleasant symptoms like nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea. Luckily, there are several easy ways to determine if … Read more
Raising turkeys for meat can be a rewarding experience resulting in a delicious homegrown holiday meal. However it does require some time and planning to get from poult to processed turkey. Here’s what you need to know about the time commitment involved in raising meat turkeys. Turkey Breeds and Growth Rates The amount of time … Read more
Super flavorful, roasted to perfection with crispy golden skin, this turkey cannot be beat. It’s my favorite way to prepare a turkey for any time of year, but on Thanksgiving especially, it makes a delicious statement. To say it’s incredible wouldn’t even do it justice. Gosh, 2020 is just such a weird year. Are you … Read more
“TURKEY, n. A large bird whose flesh when eaten on certain religious anniversaries has the peculiar property of attesting piety and gratitude. Incidentally, it is pretty good eating.” Some of the models I write about here are old favourites that I come back to and share. Some of them are designs I’ve just come across … Read more
This Oven Baked Turkey Legs recipe is cooked low and slow, wrapped in foil and seasoned with mouthwatering spices. This is the best way to cook fall-off-the-bone drumsticks. Turkey legs are a delicious and fun way to enjoy turkey without roasting a whole bird Their meaty, flavorful dark meat takes well to roasting, becoming fall-off-the-bone … Read more
If its Thanksgiving morning and youre reading this with a frozen turkey on the counter, let me put your fears to rest. I can teach you how to cook a frozen turkey! Ive done it—and its not as hard as it sounds. The first thing you need to accept is cooking a turkey the traditional … Read more
I have to admit this. Even after hunting turkeys for years, until recently, I had no idea what the “snood” really is. All I knew was how its changing shape could provide vital hints about the tom’s mood. Honestly, a strutting tom looks colorful, but with the snood added, handsome is not the word that … Read more