If possible, get a fresh turkey and, if you're feeding a large crowd, consider cooking two 10- or 12-pound birds rather than a 22-pound Tom. Not only are the smaller birds tastier, they're easier ...

Turkey fryers are large tanks propped up with thin legs, which means there's a risk of it tipping over and spilling hot oil. Because of this, place the fryer on sturdy, flat ground at least 10 ...

Fire officials say baking your turkey is the safest cooking method. But if you like your bird fried, ... Cook your turkey (or heat your oil) at 350 degrees for 3 minutes per pound.

Turn the burner back on.Cook the turkey about 3 to 4 minutes per pound.The turkey is done when the dark meat is at an internal temperature of 175° F to 180° F and all white meat is at an ...

The cooking doesn’t happen over the flame part of the fire, Rinella says. “If your fire is like a house, you’re going to cook over where the garage would be,” he says.

And while it may make for a delicious turkey, spilled oil from a turkey fryer can cause major burns, or even spark a fire. Stream NBC 5 for free, 24/7, wherever you are. WATCH HERE ...

The Belton Fire Department is once again sending out an explosive cooking fire warning ahead of the holidays.Fires in the kitchen skyrocket this time of year, specifically when it comes to turkey ...

Turkey fryers that use cooking oil are highly discouraged, as the oil can cause devastating burns. Consider buying your fried turkey from a grocery store or using an oil-free fryer instead.

Kids and pets should remain at least 3 feet away from cooking areas, and anything that can catch on fire — potholders, oven mitts, wooden utensils, paper or plastic bags, food packaging and ...

Don’t be a turkey. Cooking fires can become three times more likely than the daily average on Thanksgiving Day, according to the National Fire Protection Association. “Cooking is the leading ...