| Deep fried turkey is moist and delicious and not at all | | | | enough to feed your guests then get two turkeys for |
| oily. The skin sears instantly and seals in the natural | | | | help visit Even if you have a pot large enough to cook |
| turkey juices for the most juicy turkey you'll ever have. | | | | a larger turkey remember that you will have to lift it |
| It also cooks quickly at about 3 ½ minutes a pound. | | | | over a pot of hot oil. A 12 pound turkey will cook in |
| That’s a 12 pound turkey in under 40 minutes for | | | | under 40 minutes so cooking two (24 pounds of |
| help visit You'll even have time to cook two turkeys if | | | | turkey) can still be done in well under two hours and |
| you want. No more waking up at dawn to put the | | | | think of all the leftovers you'll have. |
| turkey in the oven. Deep frying a turkey will also free | | | | Remove the neck and giblets from inside the turkey. |
| up oven space for side dishes. If your oven space is | | | | Remove any pop up timers or plastic leg bindings. The |
| limited, think about how much room you'll have without | | | | legs should be tied together with butchers string so |
| a turkey in there. | | | | that they don't touch the side of the pot while cooking. |
| What do you need to deep fry a turkey: | | | | Do not stuff your turkey. |
| Deep Fryer - You can buy the whole setup in a kit or | | | | Defrost your turkey in the fridge for several days prior |
| you can buy everything separately. Make sure your | | | | to cooking. Do not defrost a turkey outside of the |
| pot is about 40-60 quarts. The burner should be large | | | | fridge as this a great way to grow bacteria. |
| enough to hold this pot securely. Most burners will use | | | | Stuffing and Gravy - When deep frying a turkey the |
| a propane tank as a fuel source and are not included | | | | stuffing must be made outside of the bird. Also plan |
| in the kits. | | | | for alternate ways to make gravy. You will not have |
| Candy Thermometer - Having an accurate | | | | access to turkey fat like you would when roasting a |
| thermometer is important to ensure that the turkey | | | | turkey. Frying up the giblets and neck in a pan is one |
| cooks properly and to avoid a fire. Candy | | | | solution or save some chicken fat from a previous |
| Thermometers are long and usually have a clip so you | | | | meal a few days before Thanksgiving. And remember |
| can attach them to the side of the pot. Most Deep | | | | that a deepfried turky needs less gravy because it |
| Fryer Kits include a candy thermometer. | | | | doesn't dry out like oven roasted turkey, although that |
| Meat Thermometer - After cooking your bird for 3 1/2 | | | | fact won't help your mashed potatoes. |
| minutes a pound it will be done. If you have problems | | | | Deep fryng a turkey is dangerous and proper caution |
| keeping the oil temperature constant then you may | | | | needs to be used: |
| need a meat thermometer. The turkey is done when | | | | The turkey fryer needs to be outside on a flat surface. |
| the internal temperature reaches 160 degrees. | | | | Do not deep fry a turkey in a garage or a covered |
| Oven mitts & safety goggles - Splattering oil is | | | | carport. Always keep a fire extinguisher (rated for |
| very dangerous. Oven mitts and safety goggles are a | | | | grease fires) nearby. Large oven mitts or a fireplace |
| must. Fire Extinguisher - This is just a precaution but it's | | | | gloves must be worn. Always wear eye protection |
| better safe than sorry. Make sure the fire extinguisher | | | | and full face protection would be even better. A |
| is made for grease fires. | | | | welding mask is probably overkill but it would be |
| How to prepare for your first deep fry: | | | | entertaining for your guests. |
| Choose a turkey no bigger than 12 pounds. If that isn't | | | | |