The practice of deep frying turkeys started in Louisiana near the turn of the century, an off shoot of a food culture used to cooking for large crowds in big pots outdoors. Justin Wilson, the great ...

For the brine: In a large pot on medium-high heat, add 6 quarts (24 cups) water and the salt, peppercorns, sage, thyme and lemon. Bring to a boil, lower to a simmer and simmer until the salt is ...

As millions of Americans prepare their tables for Thanksgiving feasts, some might be looking to cook their turkey a bit differently this year. The practice of deep frying turkeys has become popular in ...

Deep frying a turkey can seem daunting, but it is incredibly simple and produces a superior turkey that is unexpectedly juicy and far more forgiving in far less time than conventional roasting. It is ...

I’ve been doing it for years: deep-fat frying turkeys for the holidays. After all, deep-fried, Cajun-seasoned turkey is one of the basic food groups in the Romero family. It can be done safely. In ...

This time of year is absolutely glorious. Fall weather, family, football and friends. Let me add another to enhance the alliteration: fried foods. More specifically, deep-fried turkeys and the weather ...

Deep frying has become a popular, but potentially dangerous, way to cook a Thanksgiving turkey. A turkey must be completely thawed before frying to prevent hot oil from splattering. Always fry a ...

Carefully pour oil into the turkey fryer's tub or pot up to the MAX fill line. If using an outdoor fryer, take this time to set your turkey up on the frying accessory. (Remember all fryers are ...

Deep-frying the turkey is a Thanksgiving tradition for many American households, but television's most famous chef once declared it was "disgusting." "MasterChef" host Gordon Ramsay shared his ...