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Campaign to End Turkey Jerky! Importance of Bird Size

The best guide to sumptuously succulent turkey. Why? Because life is too short for a dry holiday dinner. Shun the turkey jerky! Bigger Isn’t Better The best bet for a juicy and tender bird is a smaller bird. Smaller birds … Continue reading

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Campaign to End Turkey Jerky! Importance of Cooking Temperature

The best guide to sumptuously succulent turkey. Why? Because life is too short for a dry holiday dinner. Shun the turkey jerky! Avoid High Temperature Roasting! A trend has developed for cooking turkey at a very high temp – upwards … Continue reading

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Campaign to End Turkey Jerky! Final Temperature

The best guide to sumptuously succulent turkey. Why? Because life is too short for a dry holiday dinner. Shun the turkey jerky! Sadly, far too many people do not like turkey because they have had bad experiences: Aunt Edna’s flavorless … Continue reading

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Safety First!

Smoking & Barbecue 101: The Fundamentals Don’t let your lust for luscious flavors get in the way of safety: Safety First! My dad was a professional firefighter for 25 years in a metropolitan area. As a kid, I grew up … Continue reading

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Minimum Meat Temperatures

Recommended minimum temperatures* for various meats. Be sure to accurately assess the lowest reading from the thickest part of the meat. This super-fast water-resistant digital pocket thermometer can obtain an accurate reading in only 6 seconds for under $30. You … Continue reading

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