How to Deep Fry a Turkey

If you've only ever eaten Thanksgiving turkey cooked in an oven, it might be hard to believe that there's another way to prepare the holiday bird that could render even juicier meat and crispier skin. Curious?

We're talking about deep-frying a turkey, of course. And if you're concerned about a grease-laden bird, don't be—deep-fried turkey is more moist and tender than the best baked Butterball. It's because, as a turkey deep-fries, much of the natural fat melts and dissolves in the fry oil, leaving you with a less greasy carcass than a traditionally roasted turkey.

And, if you're concerned about doing it safely, a healthy amount of caution is good. Here are three main things you need to keep in mind to prevent disaster.

View in Browser  SHOP EXCLUSIVE SUBSCRIBE How to Deep Fry a Turkey How to Deep Fry a Turkey If you've only ever eaten Thanksgiving turkey cooked in an oven, it might be hard to believe that there's another way to prepare the holiday bird that could render even juicier meat and crispier skin. Curious? We're talking about deep-frying a turkey, of course. And if you're concerned about a grease-laden bird, don't be—deep-fried turkey is more moist and tender than the best baked Butterball. It's because, as a turkey deep-fries, much of the natural fat melts and dissolves in the fry oil, leaving you with a less greasy carcass than a traditionally roasted turkey. And, if you're concerned about doing it safely, a healthy amount of caution is good. Here are three main things you need to keep in mind to prevent disaster. If you've only ever eaten Thanksgiving turkey cooked in an oven, it might be hard to believe that there's another way to prepare the holiday bird that could render even juicier meat and crispier skin. Curious? We're talking about deep-frying a turkey, of course. And if you're concerned about a grease-laden bird, don't be—deep-fried turkey is more moist and tender than the best baked Butterball. It's because, as a turkey deep-fries, much of the natural fat melts and dissolves in the fry oil, leaving you with a less greasy carcass than a traditionally roasted turkey. And, if you're concerned about doing it safely, a healthy amount of caution is good. Here are three main things you need to keep in mind to prevent disaster. Read More Read More Military Tactics 101: The Anatomy of the Modern Ambush Attack We're pulling back the curtain on one of the oldest attack strategies and how it can still prove deadly today. Read More All of the U.S. Armed Forces Deployed to the Middle East So Far Israel's biggest crisis in decades has attracted a slew of American military power. Read More The Pentagon Wants to Electrify Its Military Vehicles—Here's What That Could Look Like Despite the shortcomings of current EV technology, these silent but deadly machines could provide a substantial advantage on the battlefield. Read More If Nuclear War Breaks Out, This Will Be the Most Dangerous Plane in the Sky One of America's toughest planes returns in a new doomsday role Read More Lose At Video Pinball Again (and Again) With the New Atari 2600+ Mini-Console Blast back to the '70s on November 17. Read More Follow Us Unsubscribe | Privacy Notice | CA Notice at Collection Popular Mechanics is a publication of Hearst Magazines. ©2023 Hearst Magazine Media, Inc. All Rights Reserved. This email was sent by Hearst Magazines, 300 West 57th Street, New York, NY 10019-3779