You’ve selected the perfect turkey and gathered your favorite seasonings. But before you can start roasting, there’s a crucial step that often leaves home cooks puzzled: trussing the turkey. You might be wondering if it’s really neces…
These delicious leftover Turkey Enchiladas are a great way to use up that leftover turkey from Thanksgiving! It’s the perfect healthy meal for those days when you just want an easy and cozy main course after the holidays. Using up leftover …
This turkey carcass soup recipe works great because it uses up the scraps of leftover turkey meat stuck to the bones and gets a rich flavor from the already-cooked turkey. It’s the perfect way to use up a leftover turkey carcass. Wondering what t…
It’s well known within food publishing that Thanksgiving photo shoots and recipe testing start early (and we mean early), and happen numerous times before the actual holiday even rolls around. This has made our Test Kitchen team experts in the field of…
We’ve crafted this traditional gravy to be everything it should be – luxuriously smooth, deeply savory, and brimming with the essence of your roasted bird. By using the often-overlooked giblets, we’re extracting maximum flavor and fol…
Smoking a turkey is a classic way to infuse juicy, tender meat with incredible flavor, but the variety of wood you choose can make or break the end result. Find out the best woods for achieving the perfect balance of smoky richness and subtle flavor no…
It’s well known within food publishing that Thanksgiving photo shoots and recipe testing starts early (and we mean early), and happen numerous times before the actual holiday even rolls around. This has made our Test Kitchen team experts in the field o…
Panic-stricken at the thought of making gravy without those precious pan drippings? Take a deep breath – we’ve got you covered. No matter if you’re deep-frying your turkey, smoking it, or just want to get ahead on your holiday prep, t…
Want to cook a perfectly juicy turkey with crispy, golden skin? Our tried-and-true oven-roasted method delivers mouthwatering results, even for first-time Thanksgiving hosts. We’ve been in charge of the holiday bird for years and we’ll walk…
If you don’t already keep homemade freezer meals stashed for those nights when you don’t feel like cooking, consider this your (cost-saving…thank yourself later) invitation! This 1-POT pumpkin turkey chili is a freezer meal we never go without.
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Ever wished you could cook your Thanksgiving turkey recipe in half the time, with juicier meat and crispier skin? It’s time to learn how to spatchcock your turkey. Forget TikTok trends and viral hacks, this timeless technique’s ab…
Brining a turkey is the secret to achieving a show-stopping centerpiece for your holiday feast. This simple yet transformative technique infuses the bird with a burst of flavor and ensures that every juicy bite is a true delight. Whether you need a fla…
Are you scrambling to find the perfect turkey recipe for your Thanksgiving turkey? Look no further because this oven roasted Spatchcock Turkey has that crispy skin and juicy meat reminiscent of a traditional roast turkey but cooked in a fraction of the…
Craving that crispy, golden skin and succulent meat, but don’t have the fridge space for a wet brine? Here’s our go to solution when we don’t want the hassle of wet brining our bird – the dry brine – the space-saving, flav…
How long do I cook this turkey?’ It’s the million-dollar question that has plagued home cooks for generations, often followed by frantic Google searches and panicked calls to the Butterball hotline. After years of trial and error (and yes, …
The number one Thanksgiving turkey tip promoted every year is basting. You know it, you’ve seen it, or you’ve personally done it—tediously standing in front of an open oven radiating heat while trying to navigate a basting tip into the rich pan juices …
Want the smoky goodness of Thanksgiving turkey without the fuss of cooking a whole bird? Our smoked turkey breast recipe is your exactly what you need, any time of the year. Let’s face it: sometimes you want all the deliciousness of a holiday fea…
If you’re ready to shake up your holiday tradition with a turkey that’s anything but ordinary. Enter the spatchcocked smoked turkey – a method that promises to upgrade your feast with juicier meat, crisper skin, and a so much more fla…
This delicious Traeger Smoked Turkey with stuffing is incredibly juicy and flavorful! It’s the best way to make your Thanksgiving turkey with only 15 minutes of prep, and the result is moist, tender meat from a flavorful turkey stuffed with delic…
Ditch the dry, predictable oven-roasted bird this year and imagine the looks on your guests’ faces when you unveil not just any Thanksgiving turkey, but a perfectly smoked masterpiece. Once you start smoking your birds, you may never go back to t…
Move over, boring backyard barbecues. No need to head to the local Ren Fair. Our smoked turkey legs are about to turn your patio into the hottest food destination in the neighborhood. Turkey legs seem simple, but they can often be dry, bland and rather…
Homemade turkey bone broth is both easy and rewarding but can be flat or boring. Craving a rich, delicious broth to freeze for later, we put the leftover Thanksgiving turkey carcass to the test to make this easy Instant Pot Turkey Stock recipe. Turkey …
This Leftover Smoked Turkey Sandwich is the best way to use up leftovers! Toasted hoagie rolls are topped with smoked turkey and veggies, slathered with BBQ sauce, and layered with melty cheese. Using up leftovers doesn’t get better than this! Le…
Sometimes you don’t need a big bird. This elegant riff on turkey dinner is a superb example of how a smaller celebration can still be over-the-top delish.
For a more intimate holiday dinner, a smaller turkey cooked in under two hours might be just the thing. Juicy with crispy skin, it’s superb.
