pain. If your turkey is still frozen come Thanksgiving Day, bake it in the oven instead.
Get the proper setup. Far too many at-home turkey frying stations are not up to code! Again, this can cause great fire danger. Your turkey fryer should be more than 10 feet away from your home, according to PBS, and it should be set on flat, even ground. (If your driveway isn’t slanted, it’s a perfect spot.) Children and pets should not be allowed in the “frying zone,” as a simple end zone leap or game of fetch could become disastrous, should anyone run into the fryer. Be prepared. Frying a turkey can take up to an hour, but this is not an hour you can spend away from the turkey! You have to be prepared should any oil bubble over or other issues arise. Have heavy blankets and a fire extinguisher nearby, as water will not put out an oil fire. In fact, it only exacerbates it. (See our first point again!) Wear proper clothing when operating the turkey station, including covering your limbs and wearing eye protection. Don’t let the fryer scare you! With proper planning, preparation, and understanding, you can deep-fry a turkey so good your family will beg for seconds, and everyone gets to keep their eyebrows.
AVOID THANKSGIVING TRAGEDIES 3 Tips for Deep-Frying a Turkey Few culinary skills are as coveted by amateur cooks than the ability to deep- fry a turkey well and safely. As you attempt to conquer this culinary feat this Thanksgiving, don’t forget to keep a few safety measures in mind. Only use thawed turkey. Remove your turkey from the freezer and place it in the refrigerator for a few days prior to frying it. Turkey must be completely thawed or dry in order to properly and safely fry. If it’s not thawed, the excess water that escapes while it’s frying will cause the oil to sizzle and spill over. This can start a fire, burn off a few eyebrows, or — worse — cause some serious damage and
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BAKED CORNBREAD AND CHORIZO STUFFING
Ingredients • 1 lb Mexican chorizo • 1 white onion, chopped • 1 carrot, chopped • 1 celery rib, chopped • 3 garlic cloves, chopped • 2 cups premade cornbread, crumbled Directions 1. Preheat your oven to 350 F.
• 1/4 cup cilantro, chopped • 1/2 cup chicken stock • 1 tbsp unsalted butter, for greasing • Cilantro, for garnish • Cotija cheese, for garnish
2. In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the chorizo for 5 minutes. Add the onion, carrot, celery, and garlic. Cook for 10 additional minutes. Stir in the cornbread and cilantro. 3. While stirring, slowly add the chicken stock. Stir until absorbed. 4. Butter a small casserole dish, then add the stuffing in an even layer. Bake for 20 minutes, garnish as desired, and serve!
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