Today, Explained Talk turkey to me
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Nov 23, 2025 
Hamil Whaley, a chef and Thanksgiving expert, shares tips on perfecting your turkey, including brining techniques for flavor and juiciness. Troy Bickham, a history professor, reveals how turkey became the symbol of Thanksgiving through cultural shifts and commercialization. Dr. Trisha Pasricha, a gastroenterologist, discusses common digestive issues during the holiday and offers strategies to avoid discomfort, such as pacing meals and understanding the effects of tryptophan and alcohol on digestion. It's a feast of insights!
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Plan Your Thanksgiving Like A Puzzle
- Write a solid game plan listing dishes, timings, oven temps, and required order.
- Build the cooking schedule so hot items finish together and avoid last-minute rushing.
Brine Then Low‑And‑Slow, Finish Hot
- Brine or dry-salt your turkey to season and increase moisture before cooking.
- Cook low and slow, then finish at high heat to crisp the skin.
Strange Calls To The Butterball Hotline
- Gwen Carlisle described wild Butterball calls like a turkey roasted with a sink stopper under its wing.
- The hotline fields bizarre thawing and cooking questions every Thanksgiving.