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Best Brining Bucket Sizes for Turkey, Chicken & Pork
Choosing the right brining bucket size is essential for properly submerging turkey, chicken, and pork. This guide breaks down the exact gallon size...
Can You Freeze Cooked Turkey? (Yes—Here’s How)
Can you freeze cooked turkey? Yes—here’s exactly how to cool, portion, wrap, freeze, thaw, and reheat leftover turkey safely while keeping it juicy...
Safety Considerations When Deep Frying a Turkey
Deep frying a turkey can be incredibly delicious — but only when it’s done safely. This guide covers the critical safety steps every fryer needs to...
How Long Leftover Turkey Lasts (Fridge, Freezer, and Safety Guide)
Learn how long leftover turkey lasts in the fridge, freezer, and at room temperature. This complete safety guide explains storage timelines, spoila...
How to Cool a Turkey Quickly Before Storing It
Learn how to cool a turkey quickly and safely before storing it. This guide covers timing rules, carving, shallow pans, fridge setup, and common co...
How to Reheat Turkey
Learn the best ways to reheat turkey without drying it out. This guide covers oven, microwave, skillet, and sous vide techniques to bring leftover ...
How to Store Leftover Turkey Safely
Learn how to store leftover turkey safely with simple rules for timing, refrigeration, freezing, and moisture control so your turkey stays fresh, j...
How to Tell When Deep-Fried Turkey Is Done
Knowing how to tell when deep-fried turkey is done comes down to temperature, not guesswork. This guide covers exact temps, where to probe, visual ...
How Long to Deep Fry a Turkey
Deep-frying a turkey delivers incredibly crispy skin and juicy meat, but timing matters. This guide breaks down the exact minutes per pound, oil te...
The Ultimate Kosmos Q Brine & Injection Guide (Turkey, Chicken, Brisket)
This ultimate Kosmos Q brine and injection guide walks you through using Kosmos Q Turkey Brine, Chicken Soak Brine, and Smoke House Reserve Blend B...
The Best Kosmos Q Rubs for Chicken (Ranked & Reviewed for Every Cut)
Discover the best Kosmos Q rubs, wing seasonings, and brine for juicy, flavorful chicken. From Dirty Bird and Killer Bee to Nashville Hot and Chili...
Kosmos Q Wing Dust: Which Flavor Is Right for Your Wings?
Not sure which Kosmos Q Wing Dust flavor to grab for your next batch of wings? This guide breaks down every flavor we carry—Garlic Parm, Honey Barb...
How to Build a Complete Thanksgiving Menu Around Smoked Turkey
How to Build a Complete Thanksgiving Menu Around Smoked Turkey walks you through everything from brining and seasoning the bird to planning sides, ...
The Best Christmas Side Dishes for BBQ Lovers
The Best Christmas Side Dishes for BBQ Lovers blend classic holiday comfort with BBQ-friendly flavor. Get ideas for potatoes, cornbread, smoked veg...
Rib Candy vs Traditional Rib Glaze: Which Should You Use?
Wondering whether to use Rib Candy or a traditional rib glaze? This guide compares both approaches so you can choose the best finishing sauce for r...
What to Serve with Thanksgiving Turkey (Smoked or Roasted)
What to Serve with Thanksgiving Turkey (Smoked or Roasted) doesn’t have to be stressful. This guide covers classic sides, BBQ-inspired dishes, fres...
Top 10 Texas Pepper Jelly Rib Candy Flavors Ranked
Not sure which Texas Pepper Jelly Rib Candy bottle to buy first? This flavor ranking explains the top 10 Rib Candy picks and when to use each one f...
Texas Pepper Jelly Rib Candy: What It Is, Where to Buy It, and How to Use It
Texas Pepper Jelly Rib Candy is a pourable finishing glaze that adds glossy, sweet heat to ribs, pork, chicken, and more. Learn what it is, how to ...
How to Use Rib Candy for Competition Ribs
Want that glossy, sweet-heat competition rib finish? This guide shows you exactly how to use Texas Pepper Jelly Rib Candy in your rib process—from ...
What Oil Temperature for Deep Frying a Turkey?
Wondering what oil temperature for deep frying a turkey is actually best? This guide explains why 350°F is the sweet spot, how to control your oil ...
20 Easy Leftover Smoked Turkey Recipes
20 Easy Leftover Smoked Turkey Recipes turns post Thanksgiving leftovers into soups, sliders, casseroles, salads and skillet meals your family actu...
How to Speed Up Turkey Thawing Without Ruining It
Learn how to speed up turkey thawing without ruining it using safe methods like cold water thawing and fridge-plus-water combos, plus time charts, ...
Why Your Turkey Isn’t Thawing (And How to Fix It Fast)
Learn why your turkey isn’t thawing and how to fix it fast. Includes the top reasons thawing stalls, USDA-safe solutions, time charts, and troubles...
Can You Thaw a Turkey in the Sink? Safety Rules Explained
Learn whether it’s safe to thaw a turkey in the sink and how to do it correctly using the USDA-approved cold water method. Includes thaw times, saf...
How to Thaw a Turkey Overnight (What’s Safe and What Isn’t)
Learn how to thaw a turkey overnight using the only safe method approved for rapid thawing. Includes time charts, safety rules, troubleshooting, an...
What to Do If Your Turkey Is Frozen on Thanksgiving Morning
Learn what to do if your turkey is still frozen on Thanksgiving morning. Includes safe rapid thawing techniques, cooking-from-frozen instructions, ...
Turkey Still Frozen? What to Do the Day Before Thanksgiving
Turkey still frozen the day before Thanksgiving? Here’s exactly what to do — from rapid thawing methods to safe cooking options, timing charts, and...
Turkey Thawing Mistakes That Ruin Your Bird (And How to Avoid Them)
Avoid the most common turkey thawing mistakes that ruin texture, delay cooking, or create safety risks. Learn what to avoid and how to thaw a turke...
How Long to Thaw a 20 lb Turkey in the Fridge
Wondering how long to thaw a 20 lb turkey in the fridge? Learn the 4–5 day rule, a complete thawing schedule, safety tips, and what to do if you’re...
How to Tell If Your Turkey Is Fully Thawed
Learn how to tell if your turkey is fully thawed with simple tests for the legs, wings, breast, and cavity — plus solutions if it’s still icy inside.
Round vs Rectangular Fire Pit Tables: How to Pick the Right Shape
Choosing between a round and rectangular fire pit table isn’t just about style—it changes how people sit, move, and gather in your outdoor space. T...
How to Thaw a Turkey Quickly: Cold Water Method Explained
Learn the cold water method — the fastest safe way to thaw a turkey when you're running out of time. Step-by-step instructions, thaw times, safety ...
Propane vs Natural Gas Fire Pit Tables: Which Is Better for Your Patio?
Propane and natural gas fire pit tables each offer unique benefits. This guide explains differences in cost, installation, performance, and flexibi...
The Ultimate Guide to Choosing a Fire Pit Table (Sizes, Fuels & Styles Explained)
Choosing the right fire pit table transforms your outdoor space with warmth, ambiance, and style. This guide breaks down fuel types, shapes, height...
Pellet Grill Shrimp: Fast, Smoky & Foolproof
Pellet grill shrimp cooks fast, takes on clean smoky flavor in minutes, and delivers tender, juicy results every time. This guide covers temperatur...
The Best Wood Pellets for Poultry, Beef, Pork & Seafood
Wood pellet choice has a huge impact on flavor, especially when you’re cooking poultry, beef, pork, and seafood on a pellet grill. This guide break...
How Long to Cook a Turkey
Cooking a turkey isn’t about following the clock—it’s about understanding how size, temperature, and cooking method affect total cook time. This gu...
What Temperature to Cook Turkey: A Practical Guide for Juicy, Safe Holiday Birds
Cooking a perfect holiday turkey comes down to one thing: temperature. This guide explains the exact internal temperature turkey must reach to be s...
How Long to Thaw a Turkey: Fridge, Cold Water & Quick-Solution Guide
Worried about a still-frozen turkey the day before Thanksgiving? This guide explains exactly when to move your bird from freezer to fridge, how lon...
How Long Can Ground Beef Stay in the Fridge? (Full Expert Guide)
Ground beef has one of the shortest refrigerator shelf lives of any meat—just 1–2 days for raw beef and 3–4 days for cooked. This full guide explai...
Steak Medium Rare Temp
Medium rare steak is all about precision. This guide breaks down the exact internal temperature you need, when to pull your steak off the heat, how...
The Best Meat Church Rubs for Holiday Cooking (Turkey, Ham, Prime Rib)
Planning turkey, ham, or prime rib for the holidays and wondering which Meat Church rubs to use? This guide breaks down the best Meat Church option...
The Best Meat Church Rubs for Beginners (2025 Updated Guide)
New to Meat Church rubs and not sure where to start? This 2025 beginner’s guide breaks down the most approachable Meat Church BBQ rubs and gourmet ...
The Complete Guide to Meat Church Rubs: Flavors, Uses & What to Buy First
Discover the flavor families behind Meat Church BBQ rubs and gourmet seasonings, from Honey Hog and Holy Cow to Blanco and the Gourmet line. This g...
How to Pick the Right Meat Church Rub for Any Meat (Beef, Pork, Poultry, Seafood)
Not sure which Meat Church rub to use on beef, pork, poultry, or seafood? This guide breaks down flavor profiles, shows you which rubs fit which me...
What Makes Meat Church the Most Popular BBQ Rub Brand in America?
Meat Church rubs are everywhere in American BBQ—but why? This guide breaks down how flavor, branding, social media, and availability made Meat Chur...
Why Injecting Turkey Guarantees Juiciness and Flavor
Injecting turkey delivers moisture and flavor deep inside the breast, thighs, and drumsticks—something brines and rubs alone can’t do. This guide c...
How to Cook Shrimp on the Grill Without Skewers
Learn how to cook shrimp on the grill without skewers using grill mats, Proud Grill baskets, and RECTEQ or Napoleon griddle tops. Includes Fuego Sa...
Can You Brine a Turkey Overnight with Meat Church Bird Baptism Brine?
Overnight brining with Meat Church Bird Baptism Brine is one of the easiest ways to serve turkey that’s juicy, flavorful, and far from dry. This gu...
The Ultimate Guide to Charcoal Types, Techniques & Flavor
A complete guide to charcoal types, burn performance, airflow control, flavor impact, accessories, and expert techniques for better grilling and sm...