Hazardous Turkey Cookery: Alton Brown Cooks Turkey by Encasing It in Molten Glass

Turkey in Molten Glass

Ever wondered what it’d be like to cook a turkey using molten lava? Alton Brown’s latest “Hazardous Turkey Cookery” episode is here to feed your adrenaline, but probably not your appetite! Watch as Alton dives into the intense art of encasing food in volcanic-level heat, inspired by traditional cooking techniques and… molten glass?

Historically used in Arctic Norway, this method could even preserve the food—though it’s more about the spectacle than the flavor here. Alton transforms the turkey into a work of “art” rather than a meal, suggesting that if you’re after something edible, you might want to stick with safer methods.

Want to watch more? Here’s part I where is cooks another turkey with electricity: