Tackle the Thanksgiving Turkey with Style
Are you in charge of the Thanksgiving turkey this year? Whether you’re a beginner to basting or you are a seasoning veteran, the main event of the Thanksgiving feast is a significant undertaking, but there’s more than one way to do it right. This year, don’t settle for a boring bird. Take a look at some of Herb Gordon Subaru's favorite poultry preparations that will knock the socks off your guests.
Embrace the brine
Brining, or soaking in salt water, takes a little more prep (24-48 hours), but it infuses the bird with flavor and increases the likelihood that your turkey will turn out moist and flavorful rather than dry and crumbly. Plus, if you’re looking for simplicity, this killer recipe has only five ingredients, one of which is the turkey itself. This apple-brined version is a little more complicated, but the results look like autumnal perfection.
Fearsome fryer
You sir, with the death wish, would you like to deep-fry a turkey? Yes, you say? This high-risk method was all the rage a few years back, and some turkey chefs still swear by it. If you decide you’d like an oil-crisped bird, it can be done, but proceed with caution and make sure you plan and prepare well before firing up the fryer.
The bacon turkey (not to be confused with turkey bacon)
This is a pretty standard rule for most any food: when in doubt, add bacon. (When not in doubt, add bacon.) Wrap your turkey in bacon and create this meat masterpiece that is sure to please any carnivorous family.
Three birds in one
This recipe takes the traditional turkey up a notch. A few notches, actually, and it’s not for the faint of heart. Yes, it’s the Turducken. If poultry inception interests you and you want to cook a bird inside a bird inside a bird, consult this thorough guide to creating the ultimate Turducken.
Choose your own adventure
If you just can’t decide on a recipe, but you still want to make a jaw-dropping bird, here’s a great mix-and-match guide for all you indecisive cooks out there.
Of course, you could just go with a traditional turkey recipe this Thanksgiving, but if you’re feeling daring, give one of these alternative approaches a try and mix it up this holiday season.