Turkey is the true superstar of the day, and you want to make sure it really shines. While we love our mashed potatoes and stuffing, a juicy, flavorful turkey with beautifully browned skin and tender meat is really what makes Thanksgiving the most delicious day of the year.

Successfully deep-frying a turkey automatically puts you into Thanksgiving-hero status. What's not to love about a juicy, tender inside and super crispy outside? Deep-frying can be risky business, though, so we created a step-by-step guide to ensure your bird-cooking is executed successfully (explosion and injury-free).

You’re already treating friends and family to the best, truly pasture-raised turkey out there — why not try an unexpected recipe as well? Spiced, citrus-y and a little exotic — you’ll never look at Thanksgiving the same way again!

For those of you lucky enough to secure a pasture-raised turkey from Gunthorp Farms, we’ve got a special treat for you! Here is a step-by-step guide from Instagram legend @grillin_with_dad for how to nail your Thanksgiving turkey.

Your turkey will arrive frozen, with enough time to fully thaw it before Thanksgiving. Here’s how you can defrost your turkey worry-free.

Thanks to Rebecca Carter for submitting this turkey recipe. She says, "Note the high level of crispness! This recipe yields a juicy, golden turkey every time without fail."

Crowd Cow Nation member Ken submitted this turkey recipe. He says, "I have tried turkey's cooked many different ways and hands down this is the best one I've ever tasted!"

The simplest and most classically delicious of turkey recipes for a beautiful Thanksgiving.

Pasture-raised turkey brined in pear juice, garlic, and herbs is exactly what your Thanksgiving Table needs.