–Cook two smaller turkeys, instead of one big one.This requires less cooking time, there is slightly more dark meat (as well as four drumsticks instead of two), each smaller bird is easier to manipulate than one big one. Also, “leftovers” are a lot easier, since you will probably ha...
One of the reasons I love to smoke just the breast instead of a whole bird is you don’t have to worry about thebreast overcooking and dryingout while the thighs and drumsticks get to their target temperature of 185F. Smoked Turkey Breast {225F} ...
But you don't want their brine in your smoked turkey…you want YOUR brine in your turkey! If availability or finances prevent you from buying a fresh turkey, use a frozen one. Try to get a minimally processed one if possible, but if you can't, that's OK. Just make sure that the ...
Step 1: Rest the Turkey First things first: let your turkey rest for 15 to 30 minutes, depending on its size, before beginning to carve. This settles the juices, meaning they won’t spill everywhere when you carve the bird. Instead, the juice will be reabsorbed by the meat so it’s...
Try cooking up some turkey drumsticks by following this instructional how to video from Great British Chefs
Once your turkey is fully carved, you should serve it as quickly as possible—as your turkey will start to cool quickly once it's sliced. You can fan out the slices of breast meat and thigh meat, and place the drumsticks and wings on the platter as well. ...
I just try to make sure the most golden pieces, like the breasts and drumsticks take center stage. Then, I’ll fill in any gaps with garnishes. Serve it Right Away As soon as the meat is removed from the turkey it will cool quickly. So make sure all yourThanksgiving side dishes, sa...
. Or maybe it's the meaty, juicy turkey legs, which you're prepared to battle your tablemates for every year. If that's the case, this recipe for Chipotle-Spiced Smoked Turkey Legs is going to deliver for you big-time — it's 100% drumsticks, and you can have them all to ...
Point the cavity of the bird (and the ends of the turkey drumsticks) towards you. Tuck the wing tips behind the bird’s shoulders to prevent them from burning. Using cotton or linen twine, make a loop in the middle and hook that over the little nub where the turkey’s neck is. Bring...
This chicken broth recipe also works for turkey! If you happen to be roasting a turkey, save the carcass for a big batch of turkey broth! I usually make the first batch in my biggest stockpot, since the turkey carcass is so large. After that, it’s easier to break down into smaller...