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The Debate Over Deep-Fried Turkey: Gordon Ramsay’s Controversial Take and Chef Insights
For many American households, deep-frying a turkey has become a cherished Thanksgiving tradition. However, the world-renowned chef Gordon Ramsay once took a firm stance against this cooking method, labeling it as “disgusting” during a 2017 episode of “The Late Show with Stephen Colbert.” This bold declaration has reignited the debate surrounding deep-fried turkey, prompting chefs and culinary enthusiasts to weigh in on the pros and cons of this cooking style.
Ramsay’s Controversial Commentary
During his memorable exchange with Colbert, Ramsay revealed his aversion to deep-frying turkey. Colbert, acknowledging his Southern roots, defended the practice. Ramsay recounted a Thanksgiving gathering in Los Angeles where a friend attempted to deep-fry a turkey, which left him unimpressed.
“I went around to someone’s house, a friend of mine in L.A., for a Thanksgiving,” Ramsay shared. “And he started going into the garage for the preparation of the lunch. I say, ‘Where are we going?’ And there’s this big vat, and he wheeled this big bird down and deep-fat fried this thing, and it was f—ing disgusting.”
Despite Colbert’s insistence that deep-fried turkey is delicious, Ramsay held firm. “Dry turkey,
