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Throughout the year, the USDA’s Meat and Poultry Hotline answers questions about food safety from the public.&nbsp; They’re open Thanksgiving Day from 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. ET, and it is their busiest day of year.&nbsp; Properly cooking a turkey can make even the most confident chef just a little nervous.&nbsp; The millions of first-time cooks attempting the turkey trot to the Thanksgiving table are probably a little tense too.
Common calls to the Hotline on Thanksgiving Day include “How long should I cook my turkey?” or “How many days will my macaroni and cheese last?”’. &nbsp;Every year, the Hotline gets a few extraordinary calls that I just have to write down.&nbsp; Here are a few turkey fails they’ve heard from callers over the years.&nbsp;
1.&nbsp; Lifeguard Not on Duty
Never leave your turkey by the pool unsupervised.&nbsp; A couple found a wild turkey, drowned from the night before, in their swimming pool.&nbsp; The caller asked if it could be served to their guests for dinner. Because this bird was not dressed properly immediately upon its death, it was not safe to serve.
2.&nbsp; Tumble Dry Low
Make sure you have the tools before you commit.&nbsp; One clever caller did not have a large enough container to brine his large turkey.&nbsp; So of course, the washing machine is the next best thing, right? Wrong.&nbsp; After loading the machine with the turkey, ice and brine solution, our cook forgot the bird was in there. Later the caller’s roommate put in a load of laundry, with detergent and bleach, on top of the turkey. Brining should always be done in the refrigerator in a food-grade plastic container.
3.&nbsp; What’s that Fowl Smell?
It’s true that cold water can be used to defrost frozen poultry, but one should really consider where that water comes from.&nbsp; One Thanksgiving host had a large frozen turkey and a small amount of time, so he put the turkey in the toilet and continuously flushed to allow water to run all over it. Needless to say, there could have been all kinds of bacteria on this turkey and it had to be condemned. There are three safe ways to thaw a turkey, none of which involves a toilet.
For a 100% fail-free Thanksgiving, Dickey’s Barbecue has you covered! Our holiday feast includes a ham or turkey along with cornbread dressing with gravy, green beans with bacon, baked potato casserole and a dozen buttery rolls. The feast serves up to 10 people and costs less than $120 making it a delicious, easy and affordable holiday option. You’re just one <a href="https://order.dickeys.com/">click away</a> from a relaxing Thanksgiving – you deserve it!
Want more failicious Thanksgiving stories, head on over to <a href="file:///C:/Users/Jzimmerman/AppData/Local/Microsoft/Windows/INetCache/Content.Outlook/69K2UBL3/FoodSafety.gov/turkey">FoodSafety.gov/turkey</a>
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Top Thanksgiving Turkey Fails

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Happy Movember! Don’t get me wrong—here at Dickey’s HQ, we’re definitely excited about Thanksgiving, but this is important too. The Movember campaign raises awareness of men’s health issues (particularly prostate cancer and testicular cancer). Ladies have pink—us - men have something a bit more permanent and…natural. That’s right, a mustache/beard. Hopefully you’re noticing more men fashioning a stash recently; raising awareness and “changing the face of men’s health.” So next time you see someone with one, please say “Happy Movember”, or even a “Good beard to you, sir”. In honor of No Shave November/Movember and supporting the cause to raise awareness of men’s health issues, I bring you the origins of this fantastic holiday along with a few “mo foods”.
The month of November in recent years has been aligned with charities that use facial hair to raise awareness for men's health.&nbsp;<a href="https://us.movember.com/about" target="_blank">Movember started in Australia</a>&nbsp;in 2003 and has grown into a global effort. To participate, men grow mustaches to spark conversation and raise money for men's health programs involving prostate cancer, testicular cancer and mental health problems.
<a href="https://www.no-shave.org/#!our-story/cfvg" target="_blank">No-Shave November</a>, started in 2009, encourages participants to grow hair — whether it's a beard, or a mustache — and donate the money participants would normally spend on grooming for the month to the American Cancer Society.
How are you participating in Movember or No-Shave November? Are you particularly proud of the facial hair you've grown? If so, we want to see it. Leave a photo in the comments or tweet it to us <a href="https://www.twitter.com/Dickeys" target="_blank">@Dickeys</a>.
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Get Some Sauce in your Beard for No-Shave November

Mr. Dickey visited Fox &amp; Friends to serve up our great tasting barbecue to veterans for the Veteran’s Day celebration. &nbsp;The Veteran’s day event included hundreds of veterans from the Navy and Airforce, Ms. Veteran America and a special performance from America’s Bombshells. You can catch the interview with Mr.Dickey <a href="https://video.foxnews.com/v/3885834576001/after-the-show-show-giving-back-to-veterans/#sp=show-clips/daytime" target="_blank">here.</a>
Dickey’s Barbecue would like to thank all those who’ve risked their lives to serve. Have a wonderful Veteran’s Day!
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Mr. Dickey serving up laughs and barbecue to Fox &amp; Friends&nbsp;
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Members of the Navy enjoying sweet tea &amp; Dickey’s Barbecue&nbsp;
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Mr. Dickey with the beautiful and talented Bombshells&nbsp;

Dickey’s Thanks All Those Who Serve

Holiday season and the arrival of our delicious holiday offerings are finally here!&nbsp; November officially marked the kick-off of Dickey’s holiday menu options that are now available to order online. If you’re a practical, no-nonsense kind of gal or guy, you know ordering online is a sure way to make your holiday season merry &amp; bright! &nbsp;
With an array of options to choose from, you’ll be sure to find just the right holiday meal option for your family at Dickey’s Barbecue. If you enjoy cooking up your grandmother’s famous stuffing or your favorite green bean casserole, our holiday meats are the perfect option.&nbsp; You can choose from smoked turkey, Cajun fried turkey and barbecue honey ham. The real bonus? You don’t even have to let your guests know and don’t worry we’ll keep it a secret.
If you don’t feel like cooking at all, we’ve got you covered! Our holiday feast includes a ham or turkey along with cornbread dressing with gravy, green beans with bacon, baked potato casserole and a dozen buttery rolls. The feast serves up to 10 people and costs less than $120 making it a delicious, easy and affordable holiday option. You’re just one <a href="https://order.dickeys.com/">click away</a> from a relaxing Thanksgiving – you deserve it!&nbsp;

You could totally say you cooked it!&nbsp;

Smokers Cooking, Turkey’s Glistening!

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Today is a celebration of one of America's favorite foods: the sandwich! It’s no coincidence that November 3 is also the birthday of John Montagu, the fourth Earl of Sandwich. This 18th century English nobleman wanted to eat his meal with one hand during a 24-hour gambling event, so he instructed his servants to serve him his lunchmeat between two slices of bread. To commemorate the birth of the world's first sandwich-maker, today is officially National Sandwich Day!
It’s an occasion especially worth celebrating and makes Dickey’s Barbecue your number one destination for this holiday. Across the nation, we’re offering our Big Barbecue Sandwich, two sides, and a big yellow cup as the deal of the day, all day long.&nbsp;
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Big Barbecue Sandwich - For those looking to satisfy a serious barbecue craving!
Happy National Sandwich Day!
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Celebrate the birth of The Earl of Sandwich today with - well, a sandwich!

Here at Dickey’s Barbecue Restaurants corporate offices, we’re passionate about great barbecue.&nbsp; But, we also take Halloween pretty seriously too.&nbsp; This year departments ranging from Marketing, Training, Human Resources and Catering all brought the heat for a serious Halloween competition. A variety of characters showed up at the office today too including a work of art, Zoolander, voodoo man, Cat and the Hat and many more. We hope your Halloween is as fun as ours!&nbsp;
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Visiting the HR Department Just Got A Lot Scarier&nbsp;
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Is that Harry Potter driving the Dickey’s TransAm?
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The catering department took webbing to a new level
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Our Chief Brand Officer even worked barbecue into her artsy costume
Happy Halloween from Dickey’s Barbecue!

Scaring up Some Halloween Fun at Dickey’s Spooktacular Celebration

Whether you spent the summer following the FIFA World Cup from your desk, glued to the couch watching NFL, or doing something, um, not-sports related, gearing up for a smokin’ basketball season should get your engines revved.
At Dickey’s, we’re big basketball fans too and we know how to throw a party. As you prepare for your next B-Ball party, here are some helpful tips for throwing a fun and festive event. Get pumped to start wearing jerseys and scream at the TV, all while getting sauced (barbecue sauce that is).
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 <li>Check Your Local Listings:&nbsp;Check in advance to make sure you’re set to go! &nbsp;There are times when the team you’re rooting for isn’t airing on your local television station.</li>
 <li>Create a NBA Atmosphere:&nbsp;OK, so decorating isn't exactly your thing, but everyone loves a theme. Grab some hoops-themed plates, napkins, cups, banners (party stores are sure to have it all)--anything that give the home court vibe.</li>
 <li>Shoot and Score with the Food:&nbsp;It’s not a party without Dickey’s Barbecue!&nbsp; Our family packs and catering options are perfect for your basketball watch parties. Our XL Family Pack offers 3 pounds of meat, 4 medium sides, 8 rolls &amp; barbecue sauce. Have a bigger party? No problem. Our delivery buffet will provide 10 or more of your football crazed fans the perfect meal for a night of basketball.</li>
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Have a great time rooting for your team on game day!&nbsp;

Make your next party a slam dunk!

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Halloween parties can be fun, but also a ton of work for the chief monster in charge. Let Dickey’s help you create a spooky Halloween spread sure to be a haunting hit!
Start with the basics – ribs. Nothing says Halloween like a skeleton and along with a couple racks of ribs and a spooky skull, your edible version will please all your ghosts and goblins.&nbsp; Add a few ropes of tasty polish sausage, creamy mac n’ cheese spiked with some creepy eye balls and you have a full frighteningly fun menu.&nbsp;
Need more food? Treat your monsters to a little coleslaw courtesy of our sick pumpkin. Just grab a pumpkin to carve and add coleslaw coming out of its mouth and voila you got yourself the perfect coleslaw serving set-up! &nbsp;Add a stack of pulled pork sliders, some tangy barbecue sauce and you have a witchingly eerie combination of great food.
You can check out our full array of Halloween party pics on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/dickeysbarbecuepit">Facebook</a>. And, if you enter to win our Halloween cup contest, you could be the lucky winner of a $100 Dickey’s gift card. That could make your Halloween party pretty dang classy and tasty!
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Look how spooky you can make our mac n cheese by just adding eyeballs!
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Now that’s what we call a frightening rack of ribs.&nbsp;
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Make Halloween Wicked Easy

Worshipping a bottle of barbecue sauce is one thing. &nbsp;But, smearing barbecue sauce on a guy's face when he hits a game-winner? &nbsp;Well, that takes tradition in to new territory. &nbsp;And, it gives new meaning to getting sauced. It also sets the precedent for taking post-game celebrations to a stickier, saucier new level.
According to tradition, the Royals have won the American League pennant, and the Giants have claimed the National League pennant. As the ancient laws of combat mandate, these two teams will meet in the 2014 World Series. The Royals will be trying to hoist the trophy for the first time since 1985, and believe it or not, they’re looking to barbecue sauce to get them there.
Leave it to Kansas City of all places to introduce baseball to barbecue saucing. Yes, it's what you're thinking: The Royals have started hitting guys in the face with barbecue sauce. It happened Wednesday to Eric Hosmer, who hit a game-winning single against the Detroit Tigers and then got sauced afterward.
The rally sauce story goes like this: Pitcher Jeremy Guthrie saw the sauce when it was delivered to the Royals clubhouse and told his teammates they needed to "hit it a ton" too. Since then, the Royals have been seen stroking the barbecue sauce for good luck. Guthrie even tweeted a picture of himself "sleeping" with it.
Opening the door to condiments as a celebration tool could get messy fast, but in Kansas City, the Royals have really gotten behind their "rally sauce." Designated hitter Billy Butler's new Hit-It-A-Ton barbecue sauce is helping raise funds for needy families in the Kansas City area.
After losing 11 straight games in May and on the brink of total collapse, the Royals recently anointed Butler's sauce their good luck charm. They have won seven of their last eight games, including a streak of six in a row that ended Tuesday. George Brett, the Royals new hitting coach, has got to feel great that the team is rallying around barbecue sauce and not one of the best hitters that ever played the game. (Or maybe he's wondering how much sauce you can legally put on a bat).
The two positives on this new saucy trend: The Royals going through cases of barbecue sauce means more money for Butler's charity and it elevates our love of barbecue sauce to a national audience. But, let's just hope the Mariners don't start pouring coffee on people. That’s taking it too far.

2014 World Series: Giants vs. Royals and their ‘Rally Sauce’

Bacon. &nbsp;Besides barbecue, it’s one of the main reasons you’re not a vegetarian. It makes everything better, and either you like bacon or you’re wrong. Okay, okay… that may be a tad judgmental. But, for some, bacon is truly to be celebrated.
The salty, sizzlin’, tasty slices of pork belly take center stage (quite literally) this weekend, starting on 10/18/14 at Pederson’s Natural Farms fourth Annual Bacon Bash Texas in Cranfills Gap. Yup, I said Cranfills Gap. No idea where that is? That’s okay… most folks don’t. Cranfills Gap is a tiny little Texas town with a population of 281. Yeah, 281. And, Dickey’s is proud to be a sponsor.
What exactly is this Bacon Bash Texas? Well, at a very basic level, it is a bacon cook-off. This year, 14 teams compete for the 1st place finish. Here’s how it works. Teams are given ten pounds of Pederson’s Natural Farms Uncured Bacon. With that bacon, they must create anything their heart desires. The catch? They must supply all other necessary ingredients and cook all samples on site. From bacon jam to bacon wrapped sun dried figs to bacon stuffed funnel cakes to bacon wrapped loin with roasted carrot and coconut curry bisque, this really is a smorgasbord of all things bacon! Bacon vodka, bacon popcorn, bacon rimmed margaritas… it’s a bacon-y good time! (I wonder how many times I can say bacon in one paragraph?!?)
With live bands providing hours of boot scootin’ music, free flowin’ beer, and an abundance of oversized straw hats, it really is a unique experience and an excuse to have a good ol’ time! &nbsp;And the topper is all proceeds go to Niki Covers The Cold, a charity that collects and then hands out to folks in need. &nbsp;
For more information on Bacon Bash, check out the official&nbsp;website at&nbsp;<a href="http://baconbashtexas.com/">http://baconbashtexas.com/</a>&nbsp; 
 
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Roll Out the Bacon Carpet!

Feeling creative? Ready to let your awesome sauce flow? &nbsp;We have just the thing to get your creative juices flowing. &nbsp;Our Big Yellow Cups have a variety of uses from an icy cold drink to a bird feeder scoop. But, they also really like adventure and dressing up. We gave our BYC a spooky Halloween makeover with fangs perfect to bite in to our juicy ribs! Do you think you can top our Count Big Yellow Cup?
How about a little friendly competition? Here are the rules – for the remainder of October, submit a photo of your big yellow cup decked out for Halloween on the Dickey’s <a href="https://www.facebook.com/dickeysbarbecuepit">Facebook</a> page. We’ll pick our favorite costume and the winner will be featured on our blog and awarded a $100 gift card to Dickey’s Barbecue. To top it off, you’ll also get braggin’ rights as the hottest dressed Big Yellow Cup in the nation.
Get your glue guns ready and remember to submit your photos before Friday, October 31! We’ll announce the winner on the morning of Halloween.&nbsp;
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BOO! Test your Creativity this Halloween!

Texas and Oklahoma have had a long-running duel matching up tradition-rich football and passionate fan bases (seriously, passionate). The Texas-OU game kicks off at 11 a.m. at the Dallas Cotton Bowl at the same time as the State Fair of Texas.&nbsp; Unlike a typical pregame setting where fans spend the pre-game hours tailgating, fans from both schools mill about the fairgrounds in burnt orange and crimson, eating all manner of outrageous, but often outrageously delicious, fried foods.
Fried foods and fired up fans – you can’t beat it.
Because the game takes place at the State Fair of Texas, you could say that it's a tailgate scene like no other. There are selected hangout spots for those wearing crimson and cream, as well as burnt orange. It's not unusual to catch cheerleaders, band members and former players hanging out in those areas, either. However, the common ground between both sides is the food.
Here is a sampling of the more popular game day eats you can find on the Texas Fair grounds. And, hats off to the Cotton Bowl for taking a tailgate to the next level!
 
Oklahoma and Texas fans might not agree on a lot, but they're on the same page when it comes to the location of the annual game. There's a lot to be said for the pageantry of an on-campus game and the surrounding atmosphere, but the Sooners and 'Horns are plenty happy to meet in Dallas.
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Red River Shootout Tailgating: All Fried Everything at the Fair

Ready for a relaxing Friday night on the couch? Don’t worry, we’ve got you covered! <a href="https://www.tntdrama.com/shows/on-the-menu.html?sr=onthemenu">On the Menu</a> premieres tonight at 7 p.m. CST on TNT with the first restaurant participant, Chili’s. Remember to <a href="https://order.dickeys.com/">pick up</a> some food and tune-in because this new show is sure to give you an appetite. If you missed our previous announcement, On the Menu is the first cooking competition to bring the menu items directly to viewers the following day. Ty Pennington hosts the one-of-a-kind competition and star chef, Emeril Lagasse serves as a ‘menu master’ mentor to the four amateur chefs. Real life fans of the participating chains even get to taste test and judge the items. Following guests’ feedback, a panel of judges from the chain pick the best item and BAM! – You can pick up that delicious item at a participating location near you.
Following Chili’s premiere, the lineup includes Denny’s (Oct. 10), California Pizza Kitchen (Oct. 17), Planet Hollywood (Oct. 24), Emeril’s Restaurant (Oct. 31), The Cheesecake Factory (Nov. 7), Cabo Wabo/Sammy’s Beach Bar &amp; Grill (Nov. 14), Outback Steakhouse (Nov. 21), Buca di Beppo (Nov. 28) and saving the best for last, Dickey’s Barbecue is featured on the season finale, December 5.&nbsp;
We can’t wait to see each episode and try the new menu items of the other&nbsp;chains competing in the series! We’re wondering barbecue fans, what do you think our item is going to be?&nbsp;
We’re guessing Chili’s item is a burger?

BAM! We’ve Got Your Friday Night Covered!

Just knowing you’re the best pit master isn’t always enough -- you got to prove your skill and enjoy the glory that comes with being named number one. That is just one of the perks of BBQ cook-offs
 that happen around the country.  Here is a rundown on the most popular options to attend for the month of October.


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 In October of every year, the Kansas City American Royal Society holds the biggest barbecue contest the country has ever seen. The American Royal World Series is a major event that involves people
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 <a href="https://www.jackdaniels.com/BBQ" style="line-height: 1.6em;">Jack Daniel’s Barbecue World Championship</a>,
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 Considered the Super Bowl of barbecue competitions, the Jack Daniel’s World Championship Invitational Barbecue occurs every October, and features some of the finest BBQ chefs across the globe.


 The competition, lovingly referred to as “The Jack”, features a who’s who in the BBQ competition world. To qualify, these teams must win a state championship with at least 25 teams or a competition
 of 50 teams, or win one of the premiere barbecue competitions that qualify a team for an automatic berth. The contests are not just about cooking either, with plenty of events for the family, award
 ceremonies and fireworks, you’ll definitely stay busy (and full).


 If you love the great taste of barbecue, but not interested in competition cooking, Dickey’s Barbecue has you covered.  Our <a href="https://www.dickeys.com/menu">Family Pack</a> feeds a
 family of 4 to 6 and offers a choice of 2 meats, 3 medium sides, 6 rolls &amp; barbecue sauce. Have bigger group? Not a problem. Our <a href="https://www.dickeys.com/menu">XL Family Pack</a> feeds
 between 6 and 8 with a choice of 3 meats, 4 medium sides, 8 rolls &amp; barbecue sauce. All of this and more is a just a click away <a href="file:///C:/Users/mvalentino/Desktop/order.dickeys.com">order.dickeys.com</a>.


 And the best part, you know it’s a winner!


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When Barbecue Gets Serious

At Dickey’s, we try not to take ourselves too seriously…unless it’s about barbecue, of course. That’s why when it comes to barbecue, we don’t have time for gimmicks! If you’ve ever thought about
 the word “<a href="http://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/gimmick">gimmick</a>”, you find yourself in the same ballpark with phrases like “attention grabbing” and “charade.” We’ve all seen
 brands that need a “gimmick” -- a hot blonde, a nice car and a barbecue sandwich.  Well our barbecue speaks for itself. Mr. Dickey’s latest commercials show the world of barbecue and Dickey’s
 fans that we “don’t need gimmicks to sell our barbecue!”

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 Although it’s pretty hilarious to see our founder dressed up in costumes, we gotta agree slow smoked authentic barbecue is better than a gimmick any day!

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