Here is a quick-pick, fun little personality guide to match you with your ideal Thanksgiving cooking method

1. The Classic Host

You Are:
The person who loves tradition, ambiance, and doing things “the right way.”
You light the candles, set the table perfectly, and have a serving spoon for literally everything.

Your Turkey Method: Traditional Oven-Roasted

Why It Fits You:

  • You like consistency and reliability
  • You value presentation
  • You’re the keeper of family traditions
  • A golden-brown bird is your Thanksgiving aesthetic

Your Hosting Superpower:
Bringing everyone together with warmth and nostalgia.

2. The Adventurous Show-Off (in the best way)

You Are:
The person who loves a big dramatic moment.
You enjoy gadgets, flames, and impressing the crowd.
People watch you carve the turkey like it’s a Food Network special.

Your Turkey Method: Deep-Fried

Why It Fits You:

  • You love bold flavor and bold moves
  • You enjoy fast results
  • You’re not afraid to break from tradition
  • You want people to say, “This is the BEST turkey I’ve ever had!”

Your Hosting Superpower:
Turning Thanksgiving into an event.

3. The Chill Backyard Guru

You Are:
The “relaxed but secretly very skilled” cook.
You prefer slow, intentional processes and take pride in owning at least one piece of equipment with a temperature probe.

Your Turkey Method: Smoked Turkey

Why It Fits You:

  • You enjoy craft-style cooking
  • You don’t mind a long day outdoors tending the smoker
  • You want deep, unforgettable flavor
  • You believe good things take time

Your Hosting Superpower:
Effortless flavor mastery that everyone raves about.

4. The Efficiency Master

You Are:
You love a system, a schedule, and a process that avoids chaos.
You want things to be predictable, organized, and done ahead of time if possible.

Your Turkey Method: Spatchcocked (Butterflied) Oven-Roasted

Why It Fits You:

  • Fastest oven method
  • Cooks evenly—no dry breast
  • Easy carving
  • Perfect for people who love precise results

Your Hosting Superpower:
Running Thanksgiving like a well-oiled machine.

5. The Foodie Innovator

You Are:
You love bold flavors, new techniques, and trying the recipe nobody else has heard of.
You probably have smoked paprika and preserved lemons in your pantry.

Your Turkey Method: Herb-Butter Sous Vide Turkey (Then finished in the oven)

Why It Fits You:

  • Ultimate control over tenderness
  • Juiciest turkey you’ll ever make
  • Unique—your food always has a twist

Your Hosting Superpower:
Bringing Michelin-level vibes to the holiday.