4 Outside-of-the-Box Ways to Cook a Turkey

It’s not Thanksgiving dinner without the star of the show at the center of the table- the turkey. Step outside-of-the-box this year with a less traditional turkey dish and opt for something more creative.

If you’re looking for a unique Thanksgiving turkey recipe sure to stand-out, try one of these 4 cooking methods to put a surprising spin on your delicious bird!

1 | BACON-WRAPPED TURKEY

Looking for an easy way to make any food better? Add bacon. When you add bacon on top of your bird’s skin, the bacon grease melts into the turkey, resulting in a combination of turkey, bacon, and maple flavors for an overall mouth-watering experience.

Check out the full recipe, here.

2 | PUMPKIN SPICE TURKEY

Incorporate the ultimate fall flavor into your turkey with this recipe for the perfectly pumpkin spiced flavored bird. This recipe requires coating the turkey in a blend of cinnamon, nutmeg, brown sugar, and more, then letting it sit overnight to really allow those flavors to soak in.

Check out the full recipe, here.

3 | BEER CAN TURKEY
This technique ensures you’ll have the juiciest turkey possible! You’ll want to baste the outside of the bird in beer and prop the turkey up over an open can of beer, to baste the bird from the inside. The beer adds an abundance of flavor and tenderness to the meat!

Detailed instructions available here.

4 | BRAISED TURKEY
It won’t look like a traditional turkey, but the flavors will definitely please the crowd! This method requires removing the meat from the turkey and letting it soak and absorb in a flavored broth. Add your favorite seasonings to pack a punch of flavor! 

Check out a recipe for herb roasted braised turkey, here.