Turkey: Key Temperatures and Tips

Turkey Temperature Tips: No. Use a fast and accurate digital thermometer, instead. Turkey pop-up timers are unreliable but typically pop at 180ºF or higher. You should not cook your turkey above 165ºF, in the breast meat, for optimal doneness. But don't remove the pop-up … [Read more...]

Knowing where to put the thermometer in your turkey is key to making sure you get an accurate temperature reading. And using a thermometer that is fast and accurate enough for the job is just as important. For cooking a turkey in the oven, make sure you're using a leave-in probe … [Read more...]

Thinking about deep-frying your Thanksgiving turkey this year? Naturally, your next thought might be "How long does it take to deep fry a turkey? Is it faster than cooking in the oven?" We've got the answer for you! To achieve a moist and flavorful turkey, it is important to pay … [Read more...]

Do you know what is one of the best things to do with turkey? A Monte Cristo sandwich, that's what. Whether you have leftover turkey from a family party or just picked some up, fresh-sliced from the deli, a Monte Cristo sandwich is no mean feat: a deep-fried sandwich that is at … [Read more...]

By now, we’ve pretty much all learned about the benefits of brining a turkey or any other meat: juiciness, tenderness, flavor...juiciness. But, what if I told you that you could get even more juicy meat without all the hassle of making a brine and keeping meat cool in the watery … [Read more...]

You may be one of the holdouts, still making do with your mother’s dial thermometer sticking out of your turkey. You may think that if it was good enough for her, it’s good enough for you. Or maybe you're planning on using the pop-up thermometer that comes in your turkey (hint: … [Read more...]

Thanksgiving day is often celebrated as a day for family togetherness and LOTs of good food. Take the pressure off yourself this year by following a few simple steps to learn how to cook a turkey and make sure your centerpiece turkey is perfectly cooked. Temperature Tip: How … [Read more...]