# Flashlight Turkey Roasting Cooking Your Holiday Bird with Light Produces Surprising Results By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2012-11-22 | Special Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/turkey-roasting References: [gizmodo](http://gizmodo.com/5962635/how-long-does-it-take-to-cook-a-turkey-with-the-most-powerful-flashlights-in-the-world) & [youtube](http://www.youtube.com/user/kipkay) Turkey roasting is a time-honored holiday tradition, but cooking one with flashlights is definitely not one of the tried and true methods, until now. The average-size [turkey is cooked](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rotisserie-turkey-package) using [six Wicked Laser-brand flashlights](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/imalent-ld35) that manage to make the bird edible in only 2.5 hours. Each flashlight is capable of emitting 4,100 lumens of light, which is a highly intense beam that can apparently make for an oven-like environment when more than one is utilized. The viral video by [YouTube](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tim-hortons-fireplace-on-youtube) sensation kipkay is amongst good company with all his works being prank, hack or how-to oriented. While the video is technically a how-to, it's unlikely that you'll want to cook your holiday bird using this outrageous method despite how cool it might be to watch. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.7/10 - Popularity: 30% | Activity: 14% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Gen Alpha, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Special](https://www.trendhunter.com/special) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Nonconventional Cooking:** The use of unconventional methods to cook food in shorter time frames with high-intensity light, different cooking apparatuses, or other non-traditional methods. - **Alternative Energy Sources for Cooking:** Considering alternative energy sources such as solar cooking, biomass, or other innovative methods instead of traditional sources of energy could save on costs and reduce environmental impacts. - **DIY Cooking Techniques:** Creating new cooking methods or cooking utensils using non-traditional materials and tools can lead to more innovative ways of cooking food at home or in a commercial kitchen. ### Where This Applies - **Kitchenware:** Innovative kitchenware and cooking utensils that capitalize on non-traditional cooking techniques offer exciting opportunities for businesses to provide unique and efficient products to both home and commercial kitchens. - **Sustainable Energy:** Companies specializing in sustainable energy have the opportunity to offer eco-friendly energy sources and appliances, such as alternative fuel sources for cooking, to attract consumers interested in more environmentally responsible cooking practices. - **Food and Beverage:** A brand could capitalize on the popularity of non-traditional cooking methods by creating a distinct product range of recipes, cooking equipment and ingredients featuring unconventional cooking methods to attract consumers looking for new and unique dining experiences. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Long-Range Laser Flashlights](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lumitwin-dl700.md) - [Diminutive Dual-Beam Flashlights](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lightweight-flashlight.md) - [Oversized Exterior Air Fryers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-big-easy-outdoor-air-fryer.md) - [Cajun-Spiced Turkeys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/popeyes-cajun-turkey.md) - [Light-Powered Countertop Cookers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smart-countertop-oven.md) - [Hot Dog-Themed Turkeys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/turkey-dogs.md) - [Powerfully Compact Tactical Flashlights](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tactical-flashlight.md) - [Pocket-Sized Turbo Flashlights](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/xo.md) - [Supercharged Air Fryers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/powerxl-luminex.md)