It’s everyone’s Thanksgiving nightmare. The turkey is ruined. Okay, probably not ruined, but it certainly needs first aid or the biggest eating day in America is going to be the disaster everyone talks about until New Year’s Day. So before you call 911 (or the Butterball hotline) there are a couple of quick tricks that might just save the day.

Imagine a way to get great flavors deep inside the meat of a turkey. That’s where injection sauces come into play. Sauces, rubs, and marinades can only go so far, but an injection gets right to the center of the meat. By using a meat injector flavors can be combined and inject them straight into the thickest parts of the bird.

Quick answers to your questions about turkey, including grilling, smoking and deep frying. Make your next turkey perfect with some basic answers, recipes and ideas.

These are the best and most popular turkey rubs I have. Try one of these on your next turkey and remember to get the rub under the skin and inside the turkey. To do this, work the skin away from the breast meat with you fingers being careful not to tear the skin. Work the rub under as far back as possible. This will season the breast meat perfectly. A good rub adds layers of flavor and these will help you make the most of your next turkey.