It's hard to believe that Thanksgiving in Oklahoma is only weeks away, this year has flown by! Turkey is currently on our minds at the downtown studios because our annual Thanksgiving luncheon is in just a few days.

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While we've been through the gambit of turkey offerings in the past - roast turkey, smoked turkey, turkey lunch-meats one lean year under economic depression - the absolute best way of preparing turkey is back on the menu in 2024.

Deep-fried with all the trimmings... plus some planned leftovers for sandwiches and soup the rest of the week. It has our diverse staff from all walks of life and corners of our country comparing recipes and debating which way of turkey preparation is best.

Deep-fried turkey really is the juiciest most delicious way to cook a bird!

Deep frying a turkey
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For the past 20-something years, Critter has been our turkey deep-frier, and aside from the first time we tried it, it has turned out perfect every year.

The first time for anything is more of an experiment, and while the turkey turned out a little dry, it was still delicious. Luckily, Critter has it down to a scientific for of art these days. The first being the work turkey, and likely six more through New Year's if we don't decide to finally cajun-fry the cornish hens we've always talked about.

Smoked Turkey

This was the standard in my family home for years. Growing up in the hometown of Head Country BBQ, smoked turkey was a staple in most homes. It's still a solid option today.

I've tried smoking my own turkey a handful of times over the years. It nearly always comes out dry... but on the other hand, every time I've smoked just a plain turkey breast, it came out spectacular. Go figure.

Roast Turkey

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Baked and roasted isn't bad choice, and certainly the traditional method in America, but it often comes out a little dry.

While that sounds like a deal-breaker, that's what gravy and canned-shaped cranberry sauce is for.

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Shawn Campbell

My first friendsgiving after moving out was almost pathetic. We had the fancy "carving board" turkey lunchmeat you get in the deli with a bunch of hodge-podge ready-to-eat sides like potato wedges and day-old rolls from Dairy Queen.

The food wasn't all that good, but the hours we spent together huddled around that tiny Texas apartment will never be forgotten, and I suppose that's the point of this time of year.

Regardless of how you prepare your Turkey Day feast, try to keep that in mind. Especially coming off such a vicious election cycle... but then again, as my nephews finally have girlfriends to bring to the gathering this year, I might just embrace the roll of your typical Thanksgiving uncle.

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