Whether you fry it, roast it, or stuff it with other birds, each recipe is unique and delicious.

If you want to experiment with a different method of cooking your Thanksgiving turkey, we’ve got you covered.

Whether you fry it, roast it, or stuff it with other birds, each recipe is unique and delicious. Check out these five delicious ways to cook a turkey that are truly amazing and different!

Other Ways to Cook a Thanksgiving Turkey

Grill it

If the weather outside is good, cooking a turkey on a covered charcoal grill is a great idea; this gives the turkey a delicious smoky flavor. Using an outdoor grill also frees up the kitchen for other dinner preparations and significantly reduces cleanup. Here is a easy recipe for a beginner.

Fry

Frying a turkey is a very quick cooking method that is growing in popularity. The turkey is very moist and flavorful with dark, crispy skin. However, appropriate precautions should be taken before undertaking this task. Make sure you have a turkey fryer, thaw the turkey completely and fry it outside. Be sure to follow the instructions that came with your air fryer. Check out these tips for how to get the the best fries – and the safest.

Spatchcock

Also called a “butterfly” turkey, this method involves cutting the back of the turkey, removing the spine, and letting it lie flat. This allows for even cooking on all parts of the poultry and the crispiest skin. You can then roast, grill or smoke the turkey to perfection. Here is a Spatchcock’s Easy Recipe Video if this is your first time trying this method.

Rotisserie roasting

Rotisserie roasting may be the method for you if you’re looking for a browned, evenly cooked dish. Also called “spit roasting,” this slow cooking process results in a crisp crust and no shortage of flavor. Here’s how to get it golden perfection.

Make it a Turducken

The idea of ​​a Turducken – a chicken stuffed into a duck stuffed into a turkey – can make a dramatic centerpiece. Some attribute its popularity to Louisiana chef Paul Prudhomme, but, as a concept, stuffed animal roasts are also common outside the United States, where “three-bird roasts” are often used with goose or other meats. THE classic Prudhomme recipe uses Cajun spices and selects Louisiana meats.

There is also always a traditional roast turkey or turkey brine.

This story was originally published in November 2019.