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Home » Top 10 Turkey Tips

Top 10 Turkey Tips

By Marybeth Feutz 3 Comments

Does cooking the holiday turkey sound scary? These Top 10 Turkey Tips are everything you need to know for the perfect turkey from start to finish.

Top 10 Turkey Tips from My Fearless Kitchen. This guide has everything you need to know for your Thanksgiving turkey. Learn how to choose the right turkey, how to store it until the big day, and how to brine a turkey. Get the 3 steps to a perfect turkey, get tips on how to fry a turkey safely, and learn how to carve your turkey like a pro. Plus, get a huge list of recipes for your turkey leftovers!

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Dinners can be stressful… especially when all your family is visiting and you just spent a lot of money on a big turkey. It’s the main event of dinner, and you don’t want to mess it up. Sound familiar? Yep, me too.

But don’t worry! Cooking the holiday turkey (or a turkey any time) doesn’t have to be that hard. Just follow these 10 tips for the perfect turkey every time!

1. Choose the right turkey

If you don’t start with the right turkey, you won’t end up with a tasty dinner. Check out these tips to make sure you’re picking the right one.

Top 10 Turkey Tips from My Fearless Kitchen. This guide has everything you need to know for your Thanksgiving turkey. Learn how to choose the right turkey, how to store it until the big day, and how to brine a turkey. Get the 3 steps to a perfect turkey, get tips on how to fry a turkey safely, and learn how to carve your turkey like a pro. Plus, get a huge list of recipes for your turkey leftovers!

2. Store your turkey until the big day

It can be tough to find enough space to stash your turkey. Don’t cheat! It’s important to store your turkey correctly to keep it fresh.

Top 10 Turkey Tips from My Fearless Kitchen. This guide has everything you need to know for your Thanksgiving turkey. Learn how to choose the right turkey, how to store it until the big day, and how to brine a turkey. Get the 3 steps to a perfect turkey, get tips on how to fry a turkey safely, and learn how to carve your turkey like a pro. Plus, get a huge list of recipes for your turkey leftovers!

3. Don’t forget to thaw your turkey!

This is the question I hear the most this time of year. There isn’t much you can do to thaw a turkey faster. Not sure when to take your turkey out of the freezer? I’ve got guidelines for you here.

Top 10 Turkey Tips from My Fearless Kitchen. This guide has everything you need to know for your Thanksgiving turkey. Learn how to choose the right turkey, how to store it until the big day, and how to brine a turkey. Get the 3 steps to a perfect turkey, get tips on how to fry a turkey safely, and learn how to carve your turkey like a pro. Plus, get a huge list of recipes for your turkey leftovers!

4. Take the giblets out

The first time I cooked a turkey, I forgot this step. It didn’t end up as badly as it could have… but let’s just say I was plenty embarrassed.

Top 10 Turkey Tips from My Fearless Kitchen. This guide has everything you need to know for your Thanksgiving turkey. Learn how to choose the right turkey, how to store it until the big day, and how to brine a turkey. Get the 3 steps to a perfect turkey, get tips on how to fry a turkey safely, and learn how to carve your turkey like a pro. Plus, get a huge list of recipes for your turkey leftovers!

5. Brine your turkey overnight

If you want a tender, juicy turkey, there are two tricks. The first is to brine the turkey. It’s easier than you think! I show you how in this post.

Top 10 Turkey Tips from My Fearless Kitchen. This guide has everything you need to know for your Thanksgiving turkey. Learn how to choose the right turkey, how to store it until the big day, and how to brine a turkey. Get the 3 steps to a perfect turkey, get tips on how to fry a turkey safely, and learn how to carve your turkey like a pro. Plus, get a huge list of recipes for your turkey leftovers!

6. Use a meat thermometer for perfect cooking

This is the second trick to a tender, juicy turkey. The fastest way to dry out a turkey is to overcook it. Use a meat thermometer to be sure your turkey gets just done enough… but not too done.

Top 10 Turkey Tips from My Fearless Kitchen. This guide has everything you need to know for your Thanksgiving turkey. Learn how to choose the right turkey, how to store it until the big day, and how to brine a turkey. Get the 3 steps to a perfect turkey, get tips on how to fry a turkey safely, and learn how to carve your turkey like a pro. Plus, get a huge list of recipes for your turkey leftovers!

7. Cook your turkey perfectly, every time

I roasted a turkey this way the first time I went to Thanksgiving with my husband’s family. It comes out beautiful, juicy, tasty, and perfect! These 3 steps are all you need.

Top 10 Turkey Tips from My Fearless Kitchen. This guide has everything you need to know for your Thanksgiving turkey. Learn how to choose the right turkey, how to store it until the big day, and how to brine a turkey. Get the 3 steps to a perfect turkey, get tips on how to fry a turkey safely, and learn how to carve your turkey like a pro. Plus, get a huge list of recipes for your turkey leftovers!

8. Branch out and try frying a turkey

Not crazy about roasting a turkey, or is your oven just busy with side dishes? Frying a turkey isn’t all that hard, either. This post has all the tips your need to get a perfectly fried turkey.

Top 10 Turkey Tips from My Fearless Kitchen. This guide has everything you need to know for your Thanksgiving turkey. Learn how to choose the right turkey, how to store it until the big day, and how to brine a turkey. Get the 3 steps to a perfect turkey, get tips on how to fry a turkey safely, and learn how to carve your turkey like a pro. Plus, get a huge list of recipes for your turkey leftovers!

9. Carve your turkey like a pro!

Make it look simple and impress your family! John and I walk you through carving a turkey step by step in this video.

Top 10 Turkey Tips from My Fearless Kitchen. This guide has everything you need to know for your Thanksgiving turkey. Learn how to choose the right turkey, how to store it until the big day, and how to brine a turkey. Get the 3 steps to a perfect turkey, get tips on how to fry a turkey safely, and learn how to carve your turkey like a pro. Plus, get a huge list of recipes for your turkey leftovers!

10. Use (or freeze) leftovers within 3 days

Yep, food poisoning sucks. Especially around the holidays. Make sure to use up any leftovers within 3 days. That means by the Monday after Thanksgiving, everything should be eaten, frozen, or thrown away. Not sure how to use up those leftovers? Check out this list of 17 Recipes for Turkey Leftovers for some ideas!

Top 10 Turkey Tips from My Fearless Kitchen. This guide has everything you need to know for your Thanksgiving turkey. Learn how to choose the right turkey, how to store it until the big day, and how to brine a turkey. Get the 3 steps to a perfect turkey, get tips on how to fry a turkey safely, and learn how to carve your turkey like a pro. Plus, get a huge list of recipes for your turkey leftovers!

How Are Turkeys Raised?

All this talk about turkeys got me wondering about how turkeys are raised. I had a lot of questions, so I went to visit my friend Katie in Iowa. Katie and her family raise turkey. I spent a few days on their farm with them and got to see how well they take care of their turkeys. Want to know what I saw? Check out this post to see how turkeys are taken care of.

Top 10 Turkey Tips from My Fearless Kitchen. This guide has everything you need to know for your Thanksgiving turkey. Learn how to choose the right turkey, how to store it until the big day, and how to brine a turkey. Get the 3 steps to a perfect turkey, get tips on how to fry a turkey safely, and learn how to carve your turkey like a pro. Plus, get a huge list of recipes for your turkey leftovers!

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Comments

  1. Betsy @ Desserts Required says

    11/10/2016 at 8:46 pm

    Great tips!! Thanks so much…I know my family will appreciate the knowledge! 🙂

  2. Marybeth Feutz says

    11/11/2016 at 9:18 am

    My pleasure, it was fun to put all these together!

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