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artofmanliness 2 months, 2 weeks ago on Twitter

One more day until Turkey Day. Here's your attack plan on how to cook and carve. (Video) http://bit.ly/7XaUpr

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jamiesan 2 months, 2 weeks ago on Twitter

For those who need help with their turkey:

http://tinyurl.com/5soth4

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donaldturnbull 2 months, 2 weeks ago on Twitter

How To Cook and Carve a Thanksgiving Turkey Like a Man http://bit.ly/1URmfD #Thanksgiving

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BillBrenner70 2 months, 2 weeks ago on Twitter

How To Cook and Carve a Thanksgiving Turkey Like a Man: http://bit.ly/7XaUpr <These guys absolutely kill me. ;-)

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Karl 2 months, 2 weeks ago on Wordpress

Another good way to brine a turkey is to do a dry brine. Make a mixture of 2 cups of Kosher Salt, 1/2 cup “Herbs de Provence” seasoning, 2 tsp of cheyenne pepper, 1 tablespoon of black bepper. Rub the Turkey down with olive oil inside and out and put the bird in a large foil pan. Pack the bird with the salt mixture inside and out. Don’t skimp. Pack it thick on the outside. Place uncovered in the fridge for 18-24 hrs. Take out and rinse off and rub down with butter. Place in oven to cook for normal times. I like to smoke mine at 275 degrees for 4 hrs. Also great on a gas grill rotisserie for 3.5 hrs. For a baste I mix melted butter, sage, rosemary and orange juice. Makes a great glaze and helps to give the bird a golden brown skin which everyone likes. When done let rest for 30-40 minutes before carving. Try it, I know you will like it. ... See all content Hide content

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uberVU - social comments 2 months, 2 weeks ago on Wordpress

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This post was mentioned on Twitter by artofmanliness: Carving a chicken this summer? Check out this video on how to carve a turkey. It’s the same thing: http://artofmanliness.com/gG8R…

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LIVING WITH BALLS.COM » Links of the Week: November 20, 2009 2 months, 2 weeks ago on Wordpress

[...] If you’re stuck carving the turkey this Thanksgiving, here is some good advice on how to do it like a man. [...]

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artofmanliness 3 months, 1 week ago on Twitter

It's never too early to start practicing your manly turkey carving skills: http://artofmanliness.com/gG8R

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Dr. Feelgood 3 months, 3 weeks ago on Wordpress

With the season approaching I have a late-to-the-party tip. Instead of one large turkey, roast two smaller birds. You can dress the best looking one for presentation on the platter and surround it with the other’s carved remains. I add chopped apples to the cavity mix (onion, celery, carrot, garlic, herbs–briefly sauteed and loosely packed) of my brined turkeys. Place more chopped veggies and apples with the giblets in a drip pan on the bottom of the oven and set the birds directly on the rack above. The drippings make the most fantastic gravy you’ll ever serve. ... See all content Hide content

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R. J. Vincent 5 months, 3 weeks ago on Wordpress

Great article. I don’t know how much salt brining adds to the turkey but since I have hypertension and my significant other has to restrict her sodium intake, I don’t brine my turkey. Like Chuck I put butter on the outside of the turkey and I also put some seasoned butter under the skin. All you need to do is melt some butter, add your seasoning(s) (your choice), harden the butter in the fridge and then take pieces of it and slip it under the skin. It takes a couple of minutes but it makes the skin nice and crispy and adds moisture to the meat. The seasoning(s) get into the meat and make for a really great turkey. ... See all content Hide content

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You Are Dating » The Christmas Tree Crib Sheet: How To Pick, Set up, and Care For Your Tree 1 year, 2 months ago on Wordpress

[...] a man’s job on Thanksgiving is to carve the turkey, his main Christmas responsibility is the selecting and setting… This entry was written by [...]

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Chuck 1 year, 2 months ago on Wordpress

I cook mine using indirect heat on a Webber Charcoal Grill. Try putting some butter with rosemary, thyme and sage under the skin which will also help keep the bird moist. I use some hickory chips, makes a nice smokey gravy

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MARK 1 year, 2 months ago on Wordpress

Very helpful video! Sure wish I had found it BEFORE carving the turkey this year. But I am glad to have the tips and the technique for next time .

Thanks again … nicely done and done like a MAN!

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Awesome Stuff For Wednesday November 26 2008 | Awesomeology - Awesome Links Daily Cool Links 1 year, 2 months ago on Wordpress

[...] all know real men don’t cook on Thanksgiving, but if you must for some reason, here’s a man’s guide to cooking and carving a Thanksgiving turkey (oh, you do have to carve it, so you might at least want to check out the bottom of that [...]

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