Thanksgiving is right around the corner, and Rachael's counting down the top three requested ways to cook turkeys. Coming in at #3: deep-frying! Watch the video above to find out how to get the juiciest fried bird — safely — from John McLemore, author of DADGUM, That's Good, Too! Plus, check out two more ways to prep your turkey: roasting and grilling.

Get John's recipe for Fryer Turkey Marinade:

Fryer Turkey Marinade

8 ounces of water
8 ounces of white vinegar
4 tablespoons of salt
2 tablespoons of Butter Buds
4 teaspoons of cayenne pepper
4 teaspoons of fine black pepper
2 teaspoons of garlic powder
1 teaspoon of onion powder
1/2 teaspoon of chili powder

Mix dry ingredients and set aside. Mix water and vinegar together, then add blended spices. Mix well.

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