I’ll never forget the Thanksgiving when the turkey didn’t finish in time for dinner. As a professional recipe developer, I knew how long to cook a turkey, but my experience must have made me flippant.

Thanksgiving is the peak day for home-cooking fires, with deep-fried turkeys posing major risks, including injuries and significant property damage. Safety experts advise frying only in a cleared ...

Thanksgiving is just a few days away, and if you're cooking the centerpiece of dinner, food safety experts have some tips to help you avoid a disaster. Cooking fires spike on Thanksgiving Day to about ...

For the brine: In a large pot on medium-high heat, add 6 quarts (24 cups) water and the salt, peppercorns, sage, thyme and lemon. Bring to a boil, lower to a simmer and simmer until the salt is ...

YOUR CUE TO THROW IT AWAY. THE DANGERS OF DEEP FRYING A THANKSGIVING TURKEY ON DISPLAY. SACRAMENTO AREA FIREFIGHTERS COME TOGETHER TODAY TO TALK ABOUT THOSE RISKS AND TO DEMONSTRATE HOW TO DEEP FRY A ...

Roasting is the most common way to cook a turkey, although deep-frying and smoking have also become popular in recent years. (Getty Images) With Thanksgiving here, there’s no better time to talk ...