It may sound like more fun to celebrate Thanksgiving with a bunch of friends rather than flying home and dealing with family. But it can be a real shitshow. Here’s how to get everybody fed.
The host makes the turkey.
Transporting a cooked turkey doesn't work. So if you're hosting, you're doing the turkey. Use Alton Brown's recipe. It's a classic. Keep in mind that you need to start the whole process of buying, thawing, and maybe brining at least four days in advance. For real. And you'll need stuff: a 5-gallon bucket for brining, a roasting pan and rack, a meat thermometer, a board to carve it on, and a platter to serve it on.
