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

If you’re thinking of experimenting with a different method of cooking your Thanksgiving turkey, we’ve got you covered.

Whether you roast 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’s truly amazing and different!

Alternative Ways to Cook a Thanksgiving Turkey

Grill it

If the weather outside is favorable, cooking a turkey on a covered charcoal grill is an excellent idea; it gives the turkey a lovely smoky flavor. Using an outdoor grill also frees up the kitchen for other dinner preparations, and it significantly cuts down on cleanup. Here is one easy recipe for a beginner.

Deep fry

Frying a turkey is a very quick cooking method that is gaining in popularity. The turkey comes out very moist and tasty with dark, crispy skin. However, appropriate precautions must be taken before undertaking the task. Make sure you have a turkey fryer, thaw the turkey completely and fry it outside. Be sure to follow the instructions that come with your fryer. Check out these tips on how to get one best – and safest – fry.

Spatchcock

Also called the “butterfly” turkey, this method involves cutting the turkey down the back, removing the backbone, and laying it flat. This allows for even cooking on all parts of the bird and the crispiest skin. You can then roast, grill or smoke the turkey to perfection. Here is one easy Spatchcock recipe video if this is your first time trying this method.

Grilling skewers

Skewers may be the method for you if you’re looking for a golden brown, evenly cooked dish. Also called “skewer-roasting,” this slow cooking process produces a crispy 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 inside a duck stuffed inside 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 US, where “three bird roasts” are often used with goose or other meats. The classic Prudhomme recipe uses Cajun spices and select Louisiana meats.

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

This story was originally published in November 2019.