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Page 4 - Rutherford Weekly 828-248-1408 www.rutherfordweekly.com Thursday, November 18-November 24, 2021 DINE LOCAL! SUPPORT LOCAL! To advertise on our Dining Page call Mike 828-248-1408, 704-692-4449 or email mike@ rutherfordweekly.com Best Pizza in Town! Best Pizza in Town! 235 S. Powell Street • Forest City 235 S. Powell Street • Forest City 828-247-9009 828-247-9009 Mon., Tue., Thurs., Fri. & Sat. 11 Fri. & Sat. 11 AM AM -9 -9 PM PM ANY ORDER OF ANY ORDER OF $ 10. 10. 00 00 OR MORE! OR MORE! EAT IN OR EAT IN OR TAKE OUT! TAKE OUT! Celebrating 9 years Celebrating 9 years in business! in business! LOUIE'S CAFE LOUIE'S CAFE $ 1 OFF 1 OFF Expires 12-15-21 Expires 12-15-21 Closed Closed Wed. & Sun. Wed. & Sun. SERVING THE BEST ITALIAN FOOD AROUND! SERVING THE BEST ITALIAN FOOD AROUND! Call 828-248-1408 to reserve your space on our next Dining & Entertainment page publishing the third Thursday every month. Call 828-248-1408 to reserve your space on our next Dining & Entertainment page publishing the third Thursday every month. YOUR YOUR GUIDE GUIDE TO TO GOOD GOOD TIMES TIMES Thanksgiving is a beloved holiday. Families may have their own unique Thanksgiving traditions, but one staple of this kickoff to the holiday season is bound to make its way to Thanksgiving dinner tables no matter how unusual families' holiday celebrations may be: turkey. Much effort goes into picking and preparing a Thanksgiving turkey. Depending on the size of the bird, turkeys can take many hours to cook. Thanksgiving celebrants are no doubt familiar with oven-roasted turkey, which is the most traditional way to cook turkey. But this year hosts who want to expand their horizons and think beyond the oven can consider two popular alternative methods to cooking a Thanksgiving turkey. 1. Deep frying Deep frying is a popular way to prepare foods at outdoor events. For example, stroll through the parking lot on game day and you're liable to fi nd football fans deep frying their favorite foods at their tailgate parties. Turkey can be deep fried and this method makes for an ideal option for hosts who want to enjoy the great outdoors while welcoming friends and loved ones to their homes. Deep frying imparts a juicy fl avor that can be hard to replicate when roasting a turkey. Deep frying is a much faster way to cook a turkey than cooking it in the oven. However, deep frying also can be more dangerous, so it's imperative that cooks remain attentive when setting up the fryer and while the turkey is frying. Where to deep fry the turkey also bears consideration. The turkey experts at Butterball® recommend deep frying the turkey outside on a fl at surface that's far away from structures, including your home, garage, deck, etc. The time required to deep fry a turkey will depend on the size of the bird, but experts note that it typically takes about 3 to 3.5 minutes per pound. Electric fryers may take signifi cantly less time and they typically require less oil, so this is another option to consider. Many experts note that it's best to deep fry turkeys that are 15 lbs. or less, as the turkey will need to be completely submerged in oil when frying. In addition, turkeys larger than 15 lbs. may cook unevenly, which can affect fl avor. 2. Smoking Smoking has grown in popularity in recent years as grills that make this method possible have become more affordable. Smoking is a "low and slow" method of cooking, so this option is ideal for people who intend to be home all day on Thanksgiving and want to infuse their birds with a smoky fl avor. However, even busy hosts can still consider smoking, as electric smokers now allow cooks to remotely control the temperatures in their grills. That's important, as smoking requires cooks to periodically check the temperature on their grills to ensure it has not dropped too low or risen too high. Smoking a turkey typically requires maintaining a temperature between 225 and 250 F. Cooking times for smoked turkeys are typically around 30 minutes per pound, though it can take longer if the temperature is lower. Because of the extended cooking time, hosts may want to pick a turkey that weighs around 15 lbs., especially if they don't have much experience smoking. 2 unique ways to cook a Thanksgiving turkey Authentic Mexican Cuisine Authentic Mexican Cuisine Sizzling Fajitas • Enchiladas Supreme Vegetarian Specials • Burritos Delux Daily Lunch Specials • Children's Menu OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK! Forest City Forest City Rutherfordton Rutherfordton Shelby Shelby Marion Marion 139 S. 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