Turkey can be an intimidating choice for the grill, especially if you’re dealing with the whole bird. We’re here to take some of the guesswork out of the process, so you can make tantalizing grilled or smoked turkey part of your cooking repertoire.
Try as we might, it’s difficult to estimate exactly when a turkey might be finished cooking. In fact, that’s true of all cuts of meat, especially when they’re this large. If your turkey is taking longer than expected, what can you do to speed things along? And is there anything you could have done to …
When you’re prepping a whole bird for the smoker, do you have to tie turkey legs together or not? And what’s the purpose of this exercise, anyway? Read on to find out whether it’s worth it to take this extra step. Do You Have to Tie Turkey Legs Together? It’s not necessary to tie turkey …
When you buy a frozen turkey, you can hold onto it for as long as you’d like before you thaw and cook it. With fresh turkeys, the window is a shorter one. How far in advance should you buy a fresh turkey? Let’s take a look. How Far in Advance to Buy a Fresh Turkey …
Smoked turkey legs are a visually appealing staple of theme parks, county fairs, and other festive outdoor arenas. But did you know you can buy pre-smoked turkey legs and reheat them, instead of waiting for them to cook through? Here’s how to do it. How Do You Cook Already Smoked Turkey Legs? To reheat pre-smoked …
If a turkey breast is already cooked, what’s the best way to reheat it? Since the meat is so lean, it dries out easily, so it’s important to choose the right method. Our ultimate guide on how to heat a precooked turkey breast will tell you what you need to know. How To Heat a …
Can you tell if a raw turkey is bad just by looking at it? What about leftover cooked turkey? The last thing you want is to inadvertently consume meat that’s no longer fresh. Here’s how to know if turkey is bad—both before and after you cook it. How To Know if Turkey is Bad Once …
Since it’s a processed meat product, turkey bacon should keep longer than fresh whole turkey. The question is, how long is turkey bacon good in the fridge, and is there anything you can do to help it maintain its quality? How Long is Turkey Bacon Good in the Fridge? An unopened package of turkey bacon …
If you opt to baste your turkey, how often should you do it? After all, if you do it too much, the oven or smoker will cool down considerably. That means it will take longer for your turkey to cook. Here’s our ultimate guide on how often to baste turkey. How Often To Baste Turkey …
The first few times you prepare a whole turkey, you don’t worry too much about the way it looks. As long as it’s ready on time and the meat tastes good, the appearance isn’t all that important. That said, there are subtle touches that can have an effect on the quality of the finished product. …
As grilling and smoking enthusiasts, we always keep a healthy supply of heavy-duty aluminum foil on hand. It’s useful in many ways, but is it a good idea to use it to cover your turkey as it cooks? Should I Cover My Turkey With Foil While Cooking It? It’s preferable not to leave a turkey …