How to cook a turkey? Don’t waste your time with other posts. Here’s the plain truth: The secret to perfect turkey is proper control of turkey temperature. And that’s our jam. Use whatever recipe you like—deep-fry it, smoke it, roast it, whatever. But neglect these fundamental principles at your own peril!. Turkey Doneness Temp: 157°F … Read more
The wild turkey is an amazing bird with raptor-like feet, a coarse, dangling beard on its chest, and a gobble that can challenge anything, even car alarms. Even though some attention has already been paid to some of these, none of them may be as fascinating as the bird’s infamously ugly head’s constantly shifting color. … Read more
Get ready to wow your guests with a perfectly roasted turkey this holiday season! This guide will walk you through the simple yet effective technique of putting butter under turkey skin, resulting in a juicy, flavorful bird that’s sure to be the star of the show. Why Put Butter Under Turkey Skin? This simple trick … Read more
Most of us look forward to taking the turkey out of the oven to enjoy its delicious aromas and crispy golden-brown skin after all of the work and time that goes into cooking one. And everyone wants to be sure to save the leftovers (there always are some) for turkey soup. How can you be … Read more
Turkey is the centerpiece of many a Thanksgiving spread. All that crackly skin encasing juicy meat, just waiting for carving (and eating!). However, how disappointing is it to spend all that time brining, trussing, roasting, and defrosting a 20-pound bird only to have it come out dry and stringy? Here are five ways to maintain … Read more
Turkey gizzards, those often-overlooked parts of the turkey, are a culinary treasure waiting to be discovered. These flavorful and versatile morsels can be transformed into a variety of delicious dishes, from hearty stews to crispy fried delights. But where can you find these culinary gems? Your Local Butcher Shop: A Treasure Trove of Turkey Gizzards … Read more
JENNIE-O PERFECT SLICE Crispy Turkey Bacon Fully Cooked. Turkey is still a beloved, healthful comfort food that is becoming more and more of an interesting, varied protein that satisfies today’s demands for taste, presentation, and intelligent eating. The answer is not as straightforward as it might seem. While some brands of turkey bacon are fully … Read more
You’re in for another surprise if you were surprised to hear that you could roast a frozen turkey: you can do it while you sleep. At a typical roasting temperature (around 325ºF), a large turkey can take upwards of four hours to roast. You’re looking at almost six hours when you factor in taking the … Read more
Turkey Bacon Ranch Pinwheels are a crowd-pleasing, five-minute prep appetizer. My kids gobbled these easy turkey pinwheels up when I made them for a party recently. They have a lot of flavor with only a little bit of effort. This simple recipe for turkey and cheese pinwheels is Trim Healthy Mama approved, low in carbohydrates, … Read more
Whatever you want to name it—turkey neck, meatbeard, neck spam, gwaddle, meat scarf, cowsaddle, chin dumpling, or chinsulation—a double chin is unflattering and gives the impression that the subject is much heavier than they actually are. I can help you remove the focus from your subject in photos by showing you how to effectively conceal … Read more