Turkey-cooking tips for Thanksgiving: Chefs discuss roasting, smoking, and deep-frying methods
For Heidi Diestel, a fourth-generation turkey farmer from California, roasting is the best method. “Roasting the turkey is super easy and simple, and it just brings out the beautiful natural characteristics and flavor of the turkey itself,” she said. At the Diestel Family Ranch, where premium turkeys are raised, roasting remains the top choice.