Cooking turkey on a gas grill may seem tricky, but with a few tips you can get perfectly moist, smoky meat with crispy skin. Weber grills like the Genesis or Spirit are ideal for safely roasting a whole bird. Follow this simple guide for grilled turkey success. What You’ll Need 12-16 lb turkey, fully thawed … Read more
Injecting a turkey is a great way to add flavor and moisture to the meat. But when is the best time to inject the bird? In this comprehensive guide, we’ll go over everything you need to know about injecting turkeys, from the benefits to step-by-step instructions. Why Inject a Turkey? Injecting a turkey has a … Read more
If youre looking to save time and effort, an already-cooked turkey simplifies one of the major projects involved in preparing Thanksgiving dinner. But pre-cooked doesnt mean youre off the hook entirely when it comes to preparation and food safety. Heres what you need to know to ensure that you safely heat up your ready-to-serve turkey, … Read more
AKC is a participant in affiliate advertising programs designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to akc.org. If you purchase a product through this article, we may receive a portion of the sale. Thanksgiving, for most families in the United States, is all about the turkey. Hours … Read more
I’ll admit I’ve been a bit intimidated to even attempt roasting a whole turkey. But just like many things in life, I was overcomplicating it and not realizing it’s the exact same procedure for other roasted chicken recipes I’ve made, like this Peruvian-inspired pollo asado, and herb roasted spatchcock. The same steps as turkey – … Read more
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) is responsible for ensuring the truthfulness and accuracy in labeling meat and poultry products. Knowing the meaning of labels can make purchasing a Thanksgiving turkey a little less confusing. As Thanksgiving approaches, grocery store turkey displays begin overflowing with plump birds touting a variety … Read more
Several factors contribute to a perfect Thanksgiving, but the holiday hinges on one question in particular: How long will it take to cook that turkey? Notoriously prone to overcooking, turkey meat has been ridiculed for its perceived dryness time and again. On top of the meat’s naturally lean characteristics, these very large birds have sections … Read more
For many of us, turkey is a staple for holiday meals and family gatherings. But knowing how long you can safely store fresh turkey before cooking it is important to avoid foodborne illness. Understanding proper storage times and techniques can ensure your fresh turkey lasts as long as possible and is safe to consume when … Read more
You spend the entire day preparing and cooking the turkey. You may end up ready to serve hours before feast time and guests arrive. So, you’re left wondering how to keep a turkey warm. Thanksgiving dinner is a staple in almost every household. Usually, the star of that dinner is a warm, juicy turkey that … Read more
Learn how to make Turkey Roll Ups at home, just like the ones from Costco. They are easy to make, cheaper, and tastier than the store-bought version, and you don’t have to fight the crowds to enjoy them. Pairing cranberry sauce with turkey is not novel. After all, we do it every year at Thanksgiving. … Read more