Thawing
Two common methods of thawing a frozen turkey are the refrigerator method and the cold water method. To properly and safely thaw a turkey, the refrigerator method is recommended.
Procedure for Roasting a Turkey | Roasting Time GuidelinesRoasting a Turkey in an Oven-Safe Roasting Bag
Roasting is a dry heat cooking process and is one of the most popular methods used for cooking turkey.
Rotisserie Grilling Turkey | Rotisserie Review | Turkey Doneness
For general guidelines on rotisserie grilling, see Rotisserie Grilling Basics.
Rotisserie Grilling Turkey
Whole Turkey | Turkey Parts
Rotisserie Grilling a Whole Turkey
It is important to first follow the proper setup procedures for the grill when cooking food with rotisserie grilling.
The required cooking temperature and the method for grilling turkey depend on the thickness of the turkey meat and whether or not the skin is removed. Grilling turkey parts or slices would be done using direct heat. Grilling a whole turkey would be done using indirect heat.
Deciding how to cook a turkey can be difficult, especially with all the options that are available. Here you will find a listing of different ways to enjoy cooking a turkey.
Deep Frying Turkey
The optimum cooking temperature for deep-frying the turkey is 350ºF.