Exploding Turkeys

[ysabetwordsmith]

This article explains why inserting a frozen (or even thawed but damp) turkey into a pot of boiling oil causes an explosion. 

Allow me to compare some popular methods of turkey preparation:

* deep frying -- adds unhealthy fat, sometimes explodes and starts a fire, occasionally kills people

* brining -- adds unhealthy amounts of salt

* smoking -- reasonably safe and healthy



* roasting -- a highly safe and healthy cooking method

* slow cooking -- a highly safe and healthy cooking method, especially if you add vegetables

Given that we have methods which are safe, healthy, and tasty it seems imprudent to choose less healthy or more dangerous methods.  I propose that death by exploding turkey is grounds for a Darwin Award.

Comments

Re: Well ...

[acelightning73]

You don't want to see what happens when someone microwaves a whole egg in its shell.

Re: Well ...

[ysabetwordsmith]

I am pretty sure that would explode, glue piece of shell to the inside of the oven, and if you're particularly unlucky, get egg and/or shell fragments through the vent holes. O_O

Re: Well ...

[acelightning73]

It means you need to buy a new microwave. They tell you to prick a tiny hole in the shell - which they used to recommend for hard-boiled eggs, and if your grandma has an egg pricker, borrow it. That doesn't completely prevent it from exploding, but it might reduce the force somewhat.