United States Vice President JD Vance made surprising revelations about his Thanksgiving preferences during an interaction with troops in Kentucky on Wednesday, declaring his plans to deep-fry a turkey while expressing strong opinions about the traditional roasted version.
Vance's Unconventional Thanksgiving Plans
While addressing military personnel, the Vice President didn't hold back his views on Thanksgiving cuisine. Calling Thanksgiving his "favorite American holiday" and describing it as the "most uniquely American" celebration, Vance directly questioned the crowd about their turkey preferences.
"How many times do you roast an 18-pound turkey randomly?" he challenged the audience, immediately answering his own question with: "Nobody does it because turkey doesn't actually taste that good." This candid admission sparked reactions and set the stage for his alternative cooking method revelation.
The Deep-Frying Decision and Culinary Philosophy
Vance disclosed that his decision to deep-fry this year's Thanksgiving turkey came after conversations with a soldier who planned to use the same method. However, he added an interesting culinary perspective that suggested even this method might not solve the fundamental taste issue.
"If you've got to deep-fry something to make it taste good, it probably isn't that good. That's a pretty good rule of thumb," Vance remarked, displaying his practical approach to food preparation. He then drew comparisons with chicken, noting that it "tastes good all the time," regardless of whether it's fried or prepared using other cooking methods.
Echoes of Previous Thanksgiving Controversies
This isn't the first time a public figure has sparked conversation with unconventional Thanksgiving approaches. Vance's comments brought back memories of last year's viral moment involving health secretary Robert F Kennedy Jr, who had posted a video on X demonstrating his unique turkey cooking method described as "the MAHA way."
The MAHA acronym stands for "Make America Healthy Again," representing a movement and health plan promoted by Kennedy. The parallel between both public figures sharing their distinctive Thanksgiving preparations highlights how holiday traditions often become talking points in American political discourse.
On Thanksgiving morning, Vance took to X to share holiday greetings, writing: "Happy Thanksgiving, everyone! I'm grateful for all of you, for the people who keep us safe, for our incredible country, and most of all for the grace of God and my beautiful family! Don't eat too much!"
The Vice President's straightforward comments about traditional Thanksgiving turkey have ignited discussions about holiday food preferences and whether the centerpiece of the classic American meal deserves its celebrated status or needs culinary reinvention.
