5 different ways you can cook a turkey
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While the familiar taste of oven-roasted turkey is classic, there’s a case to be made for getting creative with your cooking. If you’re trying to add some flavour or just shake things up a bit, try these unconventional cooking methods. Who knows? You might cook up a new family tradition.
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Air fryer
Air frying has been a popular trend this year. If you’ve used one, you know that you can get a crisp texture without boatloads of unhealthy oil. For turkey, you’ll want to be sure your air fryer is big enough to do the whole bird. And since an air fryer typically cooks food faster, this may not need to be an all day task.
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Deep fried
This oil-less propane fryer was made specifically to cook a turkey—and it shows. It has infrared cooking tech that eliminates hot and cold spots and helps achieve a perfectly cooked turkey every time. Just read the glowing reviews (deliciously cooked meals, minimal clean up). Best part? No nasty oil splatters.
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Grilled rotisserie turkey
The barbecued turkey trend has been floating around for a while. If you’re after a delicious smoky flavour, try a rotisserie. The meat will baste in its own juices as it rotates.
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Smoked turkey
Infuse your turkey with a uniquely rich flavour by smoking it. This propane smoker has a built-in temperature gauge and is perfect for the backyard. You can cook not one but two turkeys in it, too.
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Sous vide turkey
The French cooking method involves enclosing food in a vacuum-sealed bag and cooking it in temperature-controlled water. The benefits? An even cook. If you’re curious about trying this on a whole turkey (or in parts), get yourself a device like this one and start researching methods.
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