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Five Delicious Ways To Cook Your Turkey For Thanksgiving

Deep Fried Thanksgiving Turkey

You'll find all kinds of food on the tables of Southwest Floridians this Thanksgiving. During the holidays, everyone has different family traditions surrounding food. However, turkey is one dish that is signature for most Americans. In addition. almost every one has a turkey horror story. Most have to do with the cooking of the bird. While we can't control what happens in your kitchen, we can offer a few tips. Here are five delicious ways to cook your turkey for Thanksgiving and for TikTok Tuesday.

If you really get stuck, you can call the Butterball Turkey Talk-Line. The annual hotline is set up to help you with your turkey prep as well as any emergencies in the kitchen. Think of things such as how to thaw your bird, help with deep frying temperatures, you name it. That phone number is 1-800-BUTTERBALL. You can also text the experts at 844-877-3456.

In addition, if you are in need of an extra side dish for Thanksgiving dinner, click here for a few tasty ideas that you can still pull off. The bird may be a big deal, but the sides make the meal complete.

Successfully cook your turkey with a few tips

It can be daunting if you have never cooked a turkey before. In addition, if you are hosting for the first time, or hosting new people, it can also be stressful. Perhaps some of these ideas will help. You do not need to have a TikTok account to view these videos. Just scroll down to watch. Feel free to share with friends and co-workers who might also need some turkey tenderness in their lives.

Enjoy these five delicious ways to cook your turkey for Thanksgiving. And if things don't go right, remember the reason for the holiday and find something to be grateful for. If that still doesn't work, here are some good cocktail recipes to help. Happy Thanksgiving.

Tips From Gordon Ramsay

Don't worry, the great Gordon Ramsay is not yelling in this video. He is atually very helpful when it comes to bird basics.
https://www.tiktok.com/@gordonramsayofficial/video/7034551366525652270?_t=8hM7SHZxYC6&_r=1

Deep Fried Deliciousness

Have you been wanting to try your hand at deep frying your bird? Maybe you HAVE tried but didn't get it right. Check out this video for some tips.
https://www.tiktok.com/@smokedbbqsource/video/7163821580823498030?_r=1&_t=8hM75t7IPX9

Smoke Your Bird

Smokey flavors are so comforting and soooo good. This would be different for sure. But there are a few things to take note of. Here is some guidance.
https://www.tiktok.com/@jesspryles/video/7300611532952522015?_r=1&_t=8hM71gfTZAB

Help With Texture AND Flavor

The first few seconds of this video will get your mouth watering. He has some great idea for flavor, color and texture. AND he makes it look so easy to accomplish.
https://www.tiktok.com/@thegoldenbalance/video/7167101890675608875?_r=1&_t=8hM6oYDBVWw

Use A Cheesecloth

I've never heard of this method until I saw this video. It makes sense. If you try it, let me know how it worked.
https://www.tiktok.com/@mrs_dee_penda/video/7167892387782544682?_r=1&_t=8hM6gIm58b0

Gina Birch brings the sunshine to Sunny 106.3 every weekday morning from 6-10. She has worked in radio, television and print in Southwest Florida for nearly 30 years. During that time, she has become an advocate for numerous charities including those that support animals, children, women and wellness. In addition, she has written for numerous local, regional and national publications about food, wine and travel. Those are her longtime passions...along with shoes.