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 … [Read more...]
Thanksgiving Leftovers: Turkey Chili
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 … [Read more...]
Turkey Temperature: Don’t Rely on the Pop-Up Timer
Millions of turkeys come with these little devices already built-in. What could be easier? Keep an eye on the embedded doneness gadget, and you'll know the turkey is safe to eat. Once the little red indicator pops up you're guaranteed to serve the perfect turkey...right? Wrong. … [Read more...]
How Long to Thaw a Frozen Turkey
Proper thawing is critical to the success of your turkey on Thanksgiving day. There are a couple of different ways to thaw a turkey but only one way to verify it's completely thawed. We have the thermal tips you need to plan when to begin thawing your turkey and to ensure you do … [Read more...]
Tracking Your Turkey’s Internal Temperature
Tracking your turkey's internal temperature is another critical step in the success of your holiday bird, and it's all about helping you know when to remove it from the heat source. Whether you're roasting, smoking, or deep-frying, an oven-safe thermometer like the ChefAlarm® … [Read more...]
White Meat vs. Dark Meat Turkey Cooking Methods
One of the most challenging aspects of cooking a whole turkey is that there are two distinct types of meat that need to be cooked to different doneness temperatures—and all the meat is supposed to be ready at the same time! We have the thermal tips you need to ensure your … [Read more...]
Verifying Pull Temperatures in Your Turkey
When your alarm thermometer's high alarm sounds, the breast meat is done and the turkey is ready to be pulled from the oven, right? Wrong. There's still one more step. It's important to verify that the lowest temperature in the turkey really has reached its target. Keep reading … [Read more...]
Stuffing and Roasting Your Turkey…Safely
You've likely heard experts say that you should never stuff a turkey. Either the stuffing will turn out perfectly and the breast meat will be dry, or the meat will be perfectly juicy but the stuffing will be undercooked and soggy. Worse still, with all the juices from the … [Read more...]
Deep Fried Turkey Made Safe & Delicious
Are you in the mood to try something different this year with your Thanksgiving turkey? Why not try deep frying it this year? Some say a fried turkey is the juiciest, most flavorful, crispy-on-the-outside, delicious bit of poultry ever to cross their lips. This project is packed … [Read more...]
Turkey 911: How to Cook a Frozen Turkey
If you find yourself with a frozen turkey on Thanksgiving morning, relax. You can still have a beautiful, flavorful, juicy bird for your holiday feast...really! We have the time and temperature tips you need for a picture-perfect turkey direct from frozen when you're in a … [Read more...]