Traditionally we are familiar with the perfect roasted Turkey coming out of the oven all golden brown and ready to dig into. But, is this the only way to enjoy a turkey? Below there are some other cooking options with pros and cons for you to decide what is the best fit for you to enjoy this seasons delicious turkey dinner.

DEEP FRYING

PROS: Deep-Frying a turkey is gaining huge success and is a relatively new way to enjoy your roasted turkey. Feed back from having a deep-fryed turkey say, “It is very moist and not greasy at all.” The other reason it has become so popular a 15-17lb turkey is done in only 45 MINUTES. Which is reason enough for some people to try this method. It is deep-fried in peanut oil usually but other oil can be used, cooked at a very high heat which claims the turkey is seared very quickly and therefore the grease is not absorbed.

CONS: The down side to this cooking method is you cannot stuff the turkey and you are restricted  to a maximum size of 17lb for most retail turkey fryers. Can be purchased at  Canadian Tire, Wal-Mart’s or on-line . Weather is also an influence because the deep fryer has to be outside.

BARBEQUE

PROS: Barbequing the turkey has advantages, as it frees up the oven for other dishes. Some models have a rotisserie option which ensures an even cooked  golden turkey. It cooks quicker that a conventional oven as well.

CONS: Some gas BBQ have hot spots and requires more monitoring due to potential hot spots on the BBQ  and weather is certainly a factor as well.

CROCK POT METHOD

PROS: Very easy to do. Only need to add envelope of onion soup mix.

CONS: Takes 8 hours and you probably have to cut up the whole turkey to fit in crock pot. If you can find one that big.