Turkey can be moist and flavorful by focusing on a few critical temperatures. Read these turkey how-to’s and tips to cook the perfect turkey dinner.
For many, the idea of roasting a turkey seems like a daunting task. All of us have eaten dry, flavorless and over cooked turkey. There are a few simple steps, focused on temperature, that will ensure a moist and flavorful Thanksgiving meal.
Have you heard of the turducken? The turkey-stuffed-with-duck-stuffed-with-chicken? This chimera of meat waded out of the Louisiana bayous sometime in the 1980s and has been seen terrorizing Thanksgiving tables ever since. Why do I say terrorizing? Because the turducken is a thermo-logistical nightmare. Think about it. You create a giant sphere of meat that must…
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 once crunchy and…
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 mixture for a day or two?…
Turkey burgers are a fantastic alternative to beef when a healthier option is in order. They are lower in fat and calories and are still packed with protein and flavor. Since they’re lower in fat, cooking your turkey burgers to a food safe temperature and not a bit higher is important for your burgers to…
After everyone has eaten all the turkey, mashed potatoes, stuffing, and pie that they can, having leftover turkey is almost a guarantee. There are critical temperature guidelines for storing and reheating leftovers safely. We have all the thermal tips you need, and a simple recipe application. After a full day of Black Friday shopping, you…
