Ever wanted to fry your own Thanksgiving turkey but weren’t sure how to pull it off safely? We understand; all that internet footage of people barely avoiding disaster should give anyone reason to pause. Yet by following a few simple rules and suggestions — brine and thoroughly dry your bird first, measure your oil and gather safety tools — you’ll discover that frying a turkey can be as easy as the results are delicious.

Watch this video below to see Chef Jeffrey Gardner take you through the entire process.