Here’s what’s cooking this week – and it’s going to be good.

​BEEF | PORK | POULTRY | SEAFOOD | LAMB | SHOP​

How to Brine a Turkey — Juicy Every Time

Brine basics that load your turkey with flavor from the inside out + the brine bag we swear by.

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🍽️ TURKEY 101

​HOW TO THAW A TURKEY – SAFELY AND ON TIME​

​HOW TO TRUSS A TURKEY – FOR EVEN COOKING​

​HOW TO CARVE A TURKEY – CLEAN CUTS, ZERO SHREDDING​

​HOW TO DRY BRINE A TURKEY – CRISPIER SKIN, DEEPER FLAVOR​

​BEST WOOD FOR SMOKING TURKEY – THE FLAVORS THAT WORK​

​TURKEY COOKING TIMES + CHART – NO GUESSING​

Sharp Tip

Start thawing the Sunday before Thanksgiving.​
A frozen 15-pound turkey needs at least 4 full days in the fridge to thaw safely — which means you cannot wait until the night before. And no, the “cold water hack” isn’t your friend at 10pm on Wednesday.

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⏳ WEEKEND PROJECT

How to Spatchcock a Turkey (Your Best Bet for Thursday)

Fast. Even. Foolproof. If you want the most stress-free turkey with the best results, this is the move.

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Kita Roberts is the meat maven and award-winning recipe developer behind Girl Carnivore®, with 15+ years of grilling, smoking, and cooking experience. Her recipes are tested on everything from backyard grills to professional smokers – and always built for real home cooks.
As the lead creative force behind Girl Carnivore®, she is widely recognized as an authority on all things meat.

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